Sims Limited (SGM.AX)
Sims Limited operates in the Steel industry of the Basic Materials sector, headquartered in Mascot, NSW, AU. The stock last traded at $26.46, up 0.27% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $5.11B. Its beta of 1.23 implies it has historically moved more than the broad market.
Sims Limited specializes in the global acquisition, processing, and sale of both ferrous (iron-based) and non-ferrous recycled metals. Its extensive operations span across key regions including Australia, the United States, China, Turkey, Bangladesh, and other international markets. The company is structured into six distinct segments: North America Metals, Investment in SA Recycling, Australia/New Zealand Metals, UK Metals, Global Trading, and Sims Lifecycle Services. Sims' core activities involve the collection, processing, and worldwide trading of secondary raw materials such as iron and steel, in addition to various non-ferrous alloys and residues, prominently including aluminum, lead, copper, zinc, and nickel-bearing materials. Beyond metals, Sims Limited provides environmentally responsible solutions for managing post-consumer electronic products. This includes the recycling of information technology assets for commercial clients and the sustainable disposal of other electrical and electronic equipment, often referred to as e-waste. Further diversifying its offerings, the company also engages in services like the recycling of municipal curbside materials and stevedoring. Established in 1917, Sims Limited maintains its headquarters in Mascot, Australia.
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