Samsung's audio and automotive electronics subsidiary, Harman, is on track to post record operating profit above 1 trillion won this year. Reports suggest profit could reach 1.5 trillion won.
The performance comes a decade after Samsung acquired the US-based company. Harman's revenue has more than doubled since the acquisition.
Growth in Harman's digital cockpit and audio products is helping offset challenges in Samsung's digital appliance division. The home appliance unit has faced mounting losses and withdrew from China earlier this year amid intense local competition and declining profitability.
Harman's performance underscores its role as a key profit engine for Samsung Electronics.