HARMAN To Acquire ZF’s ADAS Business

HARMAN International will acquire the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business of ZF Group. The transaction is valued at €1.5 billion.

With this acquisition, HARMAN has secured strategic inroads in the ADAS and central compute platforms markets, reinforcing a foundation that anchors and advances its role in the fast-growing SDV market. By integrating ZF’s ADAS capabilities with HARMAN’s flagship Digital Cockpit offerings within a centralized compute design, the acquisition bolsters HARMAN’s roadmap for next-generation vehicle architectures.

As part of the agreement, approximately 3,750 ZF employees are expected to transition to HARMAN upon closing of the transaction. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals. Upon closing, HARMAN will integrate ZF’s ADAS capabilities into its centralized compute and digital cockpit roadmap. The companies will maintain strong support for existing programs while aligning engineering, ADAS, and compute teams to accelerate innovation for next-generation platforms.