diff --git a/Lib/glyphsLib/builder/transformations/intermediate_layers.py b/Lib/glyphsLib/builder/transformations/intermediate_layers.py
index 0cf9749fc..ef06ef295 100644
--- a/Lib/glyphsLib/builder/transformations/intermediate_layers.py
+++ b/Lib/glyphsLib/builder/transformations/intermediate_layers.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ def ensure_component_has_sparse_layer(font, component, parent_layer):
         parent_layer.name,
     )
     layer = GSLayer()
-    layer.attributes["coordinates"] = location
+    layer.attributes["coordinates"] = parent_layer.attributes["coordinates"]
     layer.layerId = str(uuid.uuid4())
     layer.associatedMasterId = parent_layer.associatedMasterId
     layer.name = parent_layer.name