Sanyo is a 60-year-old large-scale enterprise group in Japan. It is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and its products cover display, mobile phones, digital cameras, machinery, biopharmaceuticals and many other fields.

Panasonic acquired 50.27% stake in Sanyo, and Sanyo became a subsidiary of Panasonic on December 21, 2009.

Panasonic decided to stop operating the Sanyo brand on April 1, 2012.

In 2014, Sanyo exited the market.

Panasonic Corporation and its subsidiaries (Panasonic Batteries, Panasonic Electronic Components & Panasonic Industrial Devices) are innovators in consumer electronics and technology products. Guided by a mission to contribute to the progress and development of society and the well-being of people worldwide, Panasonic is a strong proponent of responsible electronics recycling and of reducing the global carbon footprint. Panasonic Corporation was named to the 2008 Global 100's list of the Most Sustainable Corporations in the World.