Harman International

PRESS RELEASE

January 25, 2007	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
	Contact:   Robert C. Ryan
	Vice President - Treasurer
	Harman International Industries, Incorporated
	202-393-1101

HARMAN INTERNATIONAL

REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Washington, D.C. - January 25, 2007 - Harman International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR) today announced record results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2006. Net sales for the second quarter were $931.7 million, an increase of 12 percent above the same quarter last year. Net income also increased 12 percent to $81.4 million for the quarter. Earnings per diluted share were $1.22 compared to $1.07 during the same period last year, an increase of 14 percent.

For the six months ended December 31, 2006, net sales increased 11 percent to $1.757 billion compared to the same prior year period. Net income for the six month period increased 9 percent to $138.0 million. Earnings per diluted share were $2.07 compared to $1.86 last year, an increase of 11 percent.

Automotive sales for the second quarter were $632.3 million, an increase of 15 percent compared to the same period last year. Consumer sales increased 5 percent to $163.0 million and Professional sales were $136.4 million, also an increase of 5 percent above the same quarter a year ago.

Dr. Sidney Harman, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented:

“Our second quarter and first half of fiscal 2007 produced record results. Automotive achieved excellent results while making considerable investments in new technologies and newly awarded business. Consumer sales were above last year’s record quarter but operating profits were burdened by increased competition. Professional continues to deliver solid results while introducing new products that incorporate our HiQnet networking protocol. We continue to expect record results with diluted earnings per share at $4.35 for the year.”

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At 4:30 p.m. EST today, Harman International will host an analyst and investor conference call to discuss the results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2006 and to offer management’s outlook for future periods. To participate in the conference call, please dial (888) 428-4480 or for international calls dial (612) 234-9960 prior to 4:30 p.m. EST. Please let the operator know that you would like to join the Harman International call.

A replay of the conference call will be available following the completion of the call at approximately 8:00 p.m. EST. The replay will be available through February 1, 2007. Please call (800) 475-6701 to access the replay. For international calls please call (320) 365-3844. The access code number is 859917.

AT&T will also be web-casting the presentation. The web-cast can be accessed at http://65.197.1.5/att/confcast, enter the Conference ID: 859917, then enter the pass code: Harman and click Go. There will also be a link to the web-cast at www.harman.com. Participation through the web-cast will be in listen-only mode.

Harman International Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, high-fidelity audio products and electronic systems for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. The Company’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: HAR.

Note: Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We base these statements on particular assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience, as well as our perception of historical trends, current market conditions, current economic data, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the effect of changes in consumer confidence, a rise in interest rates affecting consumer spending, automobile industry sales and production rates, the loss of one or more significant customers, including our automotive customers, model-year changeovers and customer acceptance in the automotive industry, our ability to satisfy contract performance criteria, availability of key components to the products we manufacture, competitive products, customer acceptance of our consumer and professional products, fluctuations in currency exchangerates, the outcome of pending or future litigation and other claims, labor disputes at our facilities and those of our customers or common carriers, general economic conditions and other risks detailed in filings made by Harman International with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(000s omitted except per share amounts)

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		December 31,				December 31,
		2006		2005		2006		2005
Net sales	$	931,717		823,645		1,757,260		1,587,293
Cost of sales		612,079		526,876		1,150,333		1,015,229
Gross profit		319,638		305,769		606,927		572,064
Selling, general and administrative expenses		203,918		189,909		404,289		378,011
Operating income		115,720		115,860		202,638		194,053
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net		498		4,558		637		8,397
Miscellaneous, net		484		1,156		1,345		1,770
Income before income taxes and    minority interest		114,738		110,146		200,656		183,886
Income tax expense		33,839		37,968		63,474		57,741
Minority interest		(490	)	(357	)	(815	)	(357	)
Net income	$	81,389		72,535		137,997		126,502
Basic earnings per share	$	1.25		1.10		2.11		1.92
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.22		1.07		2.07		1.86
Shares outstanding - Basic		65,285		65,771		65,401		65,944
Shares outstanding - Diluted		66,525		67,948		66,592		68,185

HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (000s omitted)
	December 31,		December 31,
	2006		2005
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	171,108		394,499
Accounts receivable		480,408		418,579
Inventories		454,682		321,331
Other current assets		172,915		158,168
Total current assets		1,279,113		1,292,577
Property, plant and equipment		511,618		473,356
Goodwill		396,219		350,707
Other assets		196,063		164,805
Total assets	$	2,383,013		2,281,445
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings	$	3,977		1,735
Current portion of long-term debt		17,012		3,001
Accounts payable		293,677		218,247
Accrued liabilities		540,585		523,802
Total current liabilities		855,251		746,785
Borrowings under revolving credit facility		118,495		75,000
Long-term debt		2,882		322,893
Other non-current liabilities		81,237		69,052
Total shareholders’ equity		1,325,148		1,067,715
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,383,013		2,281,445