UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1937

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):

August 18, 2004

HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in Charter)

Delaware

1-9764

11-2534306

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC

20004

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(202) 393-1101

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Item 7.

Financial Statements, Pro forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(c)   

Exhibits

    Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Harman International press release, dated August 18, 2004

Item 9.

Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 18, 2004, Harman International issued its fourth quarter and full year press release which included the information that Gregg Stapleton, Chief Operating Officer, will retire on December 31, 2004.  Frank Meredith, the Chief Financial Officer, will succeed him and will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.  At the same time, Dr. Erich Geiger will become Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.  A copy of the press release is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 18, 2004, Harman International issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.  A copy of the press release is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

    Description

       99.1

   Harman International Industries, Inc., press release, dated August 18, 2004