All Brands Owned by Harman International Industries, Inc.

What does Harman International own?
Harman International owns a portfolio of approximately 15 audio and technology brands including JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, Mark Levinson, Infinity, Revel, Lexicon, Crown, Soundcraft, Studer, dbx, AMX, and BSS Audio. The company also acquired Roon Labs in 2023, agreed to acquire Bowers & Wilkins in 2025, and acquired ZF's ADAS division in December 2025 for 1.5 billion euros.

Is Harman International publicly traded?
No. Harman International was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange following Samsung Electronics' $8 billion acquisition in March 2017. Harman now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Its parent company, Samsung Electronics, trades on the Korean Exchange under ticker 005930.

Who founded Harman International?
Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon founded the predecessor company, Harman Kardon, in 1953 in Westbury, New York. Both were engineers who had worked at the David Bogen Company. Harman International Industries was incorporated in 1980 when Sidney Harman repurchased company assets from Beatrice Foods after serving in the Carter administration.

Where is Harman International headquartered?
Harman International is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, USA. The company maintains corporate offices and executive leadership functions in Stamford, with manufacturing facilities and research centers across the United States, China, Hungary, India, Mexico, and Germany.

How many brands does Harman International own?
Harman owns approximately 15 audio and technology brands spanning consumer audio, professional audio, and automotive audio. The most recognized brands include JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, Mark Levinson, and Infinity. The company has expanded its portfolio through acquisitions including Roon Labs (2023), Bowers & Wilkins (2025), and ZF's ADAS division (2025).

Who owns Harman International?
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns Harman International as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Samsung acquired Harman in March 2017 for $8 billion in cash. Harman operates as one of four Samsung business divisions and maintains operational autonomy over its brand portfolio and product development while benefiting from Samsung's component supply chain and global resources.

How profitable is Harman under Samsung?
Harman reported FY2025 revenue of $10.9 billion with operating profit of $1.1 billion and a 9.9% operating margin. Since the 2017 acquisition, revenue has grown 2.2-fold from $7.6 billion and operating profit has grown approximately 27-fold from 57.5 billion won ($48 million). In Q4 2025, Harman posted 4.6 trillion won in consolidated revenue and 0.3 trillion won in operating profit.