Samsung Electronics to acquire Harman

Samsung Electronics and Harman International Industries have entered into a definitive agreement under which Samsung will acquire Harman, which will give Samsung a significant presence in the large and rapidly growing market for connected technologies, particularly automotive electronics, which has been a strategic priority for Samsung, and is expected to grow to more than US$100 billion by 2025. Harman has extensive expertise in connected car solutions, with more than 30 million vehicles currently equip
November 15, 2016 Read time: 2 mins
1809 Samsung Electronics and 6328 Harman International Industries have entered into a definitive agreement under which Samsung will acquire Harman, which will give Samsung a significant presence in the large and rapidly growing market for connected technologies, particularly automotive electronics, which has been a strategic priority for Samsung, and is expected to grow to more than US$100 billion by 2025.

Harman has extensive expertise in connected car solutions, with more than 30 million vehicles currently equipped with its connected car and audio systems, including embedded infotainment, telematics, connected safety and security.

The two companies believe that Harman’s experience in designing and integrating sophisticated in-vehicle technologies, as well as its long-term relationships with most of the world’s largest automakers, will create significant growth opportunities for the combined business by enabling it to leverage Samsung’s expertise in connected mobility, semiconductors, user experience, displays and its global distribution channels.

In addition, they say the combination of Harman’s brands and audio capabilities and Samsung’s expertise in consumer electronics will deliver enhanced customer benefits and elevate user experiences across Samsung’s complete portfolio of consumer and professional products and systems.
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