# AISIN Aftermarket acquires business assets of Leon Import in Panama

AISIN World Corp. of America has acquired the business assets of strategic partner Leon Import, S.A., an aftermarket import and sales company in the Colon Free Trade Zone, Panama. The acquisition follows a joint venture established in 2019.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-10-04
- Where: Colon Free Trade Zone, Republic of Panama, Panama
- Status: completed
- Products: automotive aftermarket parts
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [AISIN World Corp. of America](https://endata.com/companies/80254.md) (acquirer)
- [Leon Import, S.A.](https://endata.com/companies/80255.md) (target)

## Sources

- [aftermarketintel.com](https://aftermarketintel.com/aisin-aftermarket-acquires-business-assets-of-panamas-leon-import-s-a/), 2024-10-04: "AISIN World Corp. of America announced that it has acquired the business assets of strategic partner, Leon Import, S.A."
- [aftermarketinsight.spglobal.com](https://aftermarketinsight.spglobal.com/news/3599/aisin-world-corp-acquires-leon-import-to-bolster-latin-american-market), 2024-10-14: "The acquisition strengthens Aisin's presence in Latin America, following a successful partnership aimed at enhancing product service and availability."

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