# CIAK Grupa acquires STAHLGRUBER Trgovina and SIM IMPEX from LKQ Europe

CIAK Grupa, through its subsidiary C.I.A.K. Auto, agreed to purchase STAHLGRUBER Trgovina in Slovenia and SIM IMPEX in Bosnia from LKQ Europe. The acquisition of STAHLGRUBER Trgovina has been finalized, while the purchase of SIM IMPEX is pending regulatory approval.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-04-17
- Where: Ljubljana, Slovenia; Banja Luka, Bosnia, Slovenia
- Status: completed
- Products: car parts, car batteries, motor oil
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [LKQ Europe](https://endata.com/companies/68304.md) (target)
- [CIAK Grupa](https://endata.com/companies/76858.md) (acquirer)
- [STAHLGRUBER Trgovina](https://endata.com/companies/76859.md) (target)
- [SIM IMPEX](https://endata.com/companies/76860.md) (target)

## Sources

- [connectingregion.com](https://connectingregion.com/news/ciak-grupa-acquires-slovenian-and-bosnian-auto-parts-distributors-from-lkq-europe/), 2024-04-17: "The acquisition aligns with CIAK’s strategy to strengthen its market position in Southern and Eastern Europe."

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