Harman International Industries, Inc. - HAR- Profile

Harman International Industries, Incorporated. The Group's principal activities are to design, manufacture and market, fidelity audio products and electronic systems for the consumer and professional markets. The Group's operates through three business segments: Automotive, Professional & Consumer. Automotive segment designs, manufactures and markets audio, electronic and Infotainment Systems for vehicle applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers. Consumer segment designs, manufactures and markets audio, video and electronic systems for home, mobile and multimedia applications. Professional segment designs, manufactures and markets loudspeakers and electronic systems used by audio professionals in concert halls, stadiums, airports and other buildings and for recording, broadcast, cinema and music reproduction applications. The brand names include JBL Professional, AKG, Soundcraft, Crown, DigiTech etc. The Group acquired PhatNoise Inc in July 2005. Automotive accounted for 69% of fiscal 2006 revenues; Professional, 16% and Consumer, 15%