Overview
- The definitive agreement covers ADAS compute platforms, smart cameras, radars and software, with about 3,750 employees expected to transfer to Harman at closing.
- Regulatory approvals are required, and the companies target completion in 2026, with reports citing the second half or by year‑end.
- Harman plans to fold the ADAS portfolio into its Digital Cockpit and centralized controllers to deliver unified safety, intelligence and in‑cabin experiences for OEMs.
- ZF will retain chassis electronics and passive safety activities and continue ADAS and autonomous driving work for commercial vehicles.
- Samsung frames the purchase as part of a broader M&A strategy to expand automotive electronics, highlighting a goal for Harman to reach $20 billion in annual sales by 2030.