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Sims Acquires Genesis Recycling

On December 6, 2012, Sims acquired environmental company Genesis Recycling

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sims’ 2nd transaction in the Environmental sector.
  • This is Sims’ 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Sims’ 1st transaction in British Columbia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-12-06
Target Genesis Recycling
Sector Environmental
Buyer(s) Sims
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Genesis Recycling

Langle, British Columbia, Canada
Genesis Recycling Ltd. provides recycling solutions to business, government and industrial customers in British Columbia for electronics and small appliances. Genesis, which holds current ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices certifications, has demonstrated expertise in all aspects of recycling, safety, logistics, customer service, and the handling of environmentally sensitive materials within a proven framework for continued growth.

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Buyer

Sims

Mascot, Australia
Category Company
Founded 1917
Sector Environmental
Employees3,916
Revenue 7.5B AUD (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Sims is a metal recycler, with operations encompassing the buying, processing, and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous recycled metals. Sims was founded in 1917 and is based in Mascot, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 7
Sector: Environmental M&A 2 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 6
State: British Columbia M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-01 Sims Metal - Arizona Scrap Metal Recycling Assets

Arizona, United States

Sims Metal - Arizona Scrap Metal Recycling Assets comprises two scrap metal recycling facilities.

Sell $35M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-07-16 Sims Metal Management Aerospace

New York, New York, United States

Sims Metal Management Aerospace engages in processing of alloy and titanium scrap.

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