IntriCon Corporation (NASDAQ: IIN), a designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of miniature and micro-miniature body-worn devices, today announced it has signed a two-year manufacturing agreement with AudioNova International B.V. for their smartsound brand of listening devices. AudioNova is one of Europe’s leading hearing aid providers, operating more than 1,300 retail stores in 11 countries.

Through the program, AudioNova will offer technically advanced hearing devices, manufactured by IntriCon. AudioNova’s smartsound brand is based on IntriCon’s Audion™ amplifier, which includes proven value-added features such as wide-dynamic-range compression, patented adaptive feedback cancelling and layered noise reduction, at value hearing health price points.

“We are thrilled to work with AudioNova to deliver high-quality, low-cost hearing devices to the European market,” said Mark S. Gorder, president and chief executive officer of IntriCon. “AudioNova is one of the largest and most well-respected hearing aid retailers in Europe—and this is a great opportunity for both organizations. Furthermore, we believe our value hearing health vision is closely aligned with their focus on removing barriers to hearing device use.”

AudioNova has begun rollout of the smartsound brand in the Netherlands and intends to expand the program to other targeted European countries in the future. IntriCon expects to begin shipping product in the third quarter. Revenue from this program is included in the company’s growth estimate for 2015.

Concluded Gorder, “This is another meaningful milestone in our strategy to drive business in the growing value hearing health market. And we are very pleased to be expanding our European presence, especially with a partner of AudioNova’s stature. As a company, we are well-positioned to serve their needs and we look forward to our partnership.”

About AudioNova International B.V.Headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, AudioNova International B.V. is one of the largest retail hearing aid companies on the world. The company operates over 1,300 retail stores in 11 European countries. The company is focused on providing their customers with the selection of the best hearing solution for their needs, improving quality of life through better hearing. AudioNova is owned and supported by HAL Investments, an active long term investor who is fully committed to assist and finance AudioNova’s strategy. For more information about AudioNova, visit http://www.audionova.com.

About IntriCon CorporationHeadquartered in Arden Hills, Minn., IntriCon Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and distributes miniature and micro-miniature body-worn devices. The company is focused on three key markets: medical, hearing health, and professional audio communications. IntriCon has facilities in the United States, Asia and Europe. The company’s common stock trades under the symbol “IIN” on the NASDAQ Global Market. For more information about IntriCon, visit www.intricon.com.

Forward-Looking StatementsStatements made in this release and in IntriCon’s other public filings and releases that are not historical facts or that include forward-looking terminology are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be affected by known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond IntriCon’s control, and may cause IntriCon’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, performance and achievements expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are detailed from time to time in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, regardless of whether new information becomes available, future developments occur or otherwise.

At IntriCon:Scott Longval, CFO, 651-604-9526slongval@intricon.comorAt PadillaCRT:Matt Sullivan, 612-455-1700matt.sullivan@padillacrt.com

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