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74
Corporate Governance
The information required by Item 10 of Part III with respect to our Code of Ethics for Executive and
Financial Officers and Directors is posted on our website at www.harman.com in the Investor Relations
section under “Corporate Governance – Code of Ethics for Senior Management and the Board.” We will
post information regarding any amendment to, or waiver from, our Code of Ethics for Executive and
Financial Officers and Directors on our website in the Investor Relations section under Corporate
Governance.
The Audit Committee currently consists of Ms. Hufstedler (Chairwoman), Ms. Korologos and Mr. Meyer.
During fiscal year 2007, the Audit Committee held seven meetings. The Board has determined that each
of the members of the Audit Committee is independent under the New York Stock Exchange listing
standards and each is financially literate and experienced in financial matters. The Board has also
determined that Ms. Hufstedler is an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of applicable
Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. In making its determination, the Board considered Ms.
Hufstedler’s knowledge of, and experience with, financial and accounting matters gained through serving
as Chair of the Audit Committee and as a member of boards and audit committees of other public
companies, as well as her experience in such matters as a practicing attorney, as a judge in both California
state courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals, and as Secretary of Education.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by Item 11 of Part III is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for
the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters
The information required by Item 12 of Part III is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for
the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information required by Item 13 of Part III is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for
the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information required by Item 14 of Part III is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for
the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.