Harman International to Present at RW Baird 2005 Growth Stock Conference

WASHINGTON--May 9, 2005--Harman International Industries, Inc. said today that Dr. Sidney Harman will make a presentation at 12:45 p.m. Central time (1:45 p.m. Eastern time) on Thursday, May 1, 20052, 2005 at RW Baird Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Questions and answers will follow the presentation. The presentation will review the status of the Company's business and its prospects for the future.

RW Baird will be web-casting the presentation. The web-cast can be accessed through RW Baird at www.wsw.com/webcast/rwbaird11 as well as at www.harman.com, in the investor relations section. Participation through the web-cast will be in listen-only mode. You will need Windows Media Player or Real Player to listen to the presentation. An archive will be available for 30 days following the presentation.

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.