Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc.'s Scrap Metal Inventories Estimated to Surpass $6 Million as Prices Surge, Poised for Further Gains

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Greenwave Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: GWAV) announced its scrap metal inventories have surpassed $6 million in current market value, positioning the company to benefit from surging metal prices and increasing demand. The company has been strategically accumulating high-value steel, aluminum, and copper in anticipation of higher tariffs on imported metals.

The company operates with a fleet of over 50 trucks and receives same-day payments from customers. Greenwave holds exclusive operational licenses for its metal recycling facilities in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth, VA, creating significant barriers to entry. The company recently completed a multi-year capital expenditure cycle with over $20 million invested in equipment, infrastructure, and its truck fleet. Additionally, Greenwave acquired real estate for seven core facilities, reducing annual rent expenses by approximately $1.7 million.

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• Scrap metal inventories surpassed $6 million in current market value
• Same-day payment terms with customers ensuring steady cash flow
• Exclusive operational licenses in key markets creating barriers to entry
• $1.7 million reduction in annual rent expenses through facility acquisitions
• $20 million investment in equipment, infrastructure, and fleet completed

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• Company's Scrap Metal Inventories are Estimated to Surpass $6 Million in Current Market Value, Ideally Positioned to Capitalize on Rising Metal Prices Amid Anticipated Tariff Increases
• Domestic Scrap Steel Prices Up Significantly This Week, Forecasted to Keep Climbing
• Exclusive Operational Licenses and Contracts with Suppliers Create Significant Barriers to Entry   

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GWAV) ("Greenwave" or the "Company"), today announced its scrap metal inventories are estimated to have surpassed $6 million in current market value, positioning the Company to benefit from surging metal prices and increasing demand.

$GWAV's inventories surpass $6 million in estimated value driven by surging metal prices and increasing demand.

Strategic Inventory Accumulation Ahead of Tariff Hikes

Since President Trump's election, Greenwave has been strategically accumulating high-value steel, aluminum, and copper, anticipating the potential for higher tariffs on imported metals. With domestic scrap steel prices surging significantly this week and expected to climb higher, the Company anticipates its revenue growth will continue to accelerate.

Greenwave's primary customers remit payment the same day as metal delivery, ensuring a steady cash flow. With a fleet of over 50 trucks, the Company can efficiently transport hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of metal to customers daily. This operational agility allows Greenwave to capitalize on market opportunities, swiftly fulfill customer orders during supply chain disruptions, and maintain a robust liquidity position.

Rapid Consolidation of Scrap Industry Driving Scarcity

Steelmakers are leading a wave of consolidation in the scrap metal industry, securing the supply of raw materials to de-risk their operations and feed a projected increase of 16 million tons of annual capacity in the coming years_(1).

• Sims Metal acquired Baltimore Scrap Corp. for $220 million (2023) _(2).
• Nucor acquired the assets of Garden Street Iron & Metal for an undisclosed amount (2023) _(3).
• Cleveland-Cliffs acquired Ferrous Processing and Trading Co. for $775 million (2021) _(4).
• Steel Dynamics acquired Roca Acero for $90 million (2022) _(5).

Clear Competitive Edge: Exclusive Licenses, Infrastructure, and Market Dominance

Greenwave holds a portfolio of highly coveted operational licenses for the Company's metal recycling facilities. These licenses, often protected by grandfathered municipal codes, provide significant barriers to entry to competitors in Greenwave's tightly regulated markets.

Key highlights include:

• Norfolk, VA Facility: Positioned near the largest U.S. Naval Base, Greenwave's Norfolk facility benefits from a steady influx of prime scrap metal and holds one of the only Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles automotive recycler/demolisher licenses in the city.
• Virginia Beach, VA Facility: Greenwave operates the sole metal recycling facility in the state's largest city, Virginia Beach, strategically located near NAS Oceana and the region's thriving industrial core.
• Portsmouth, VA Facility: A cost-effective hub for domestic and international shipments due to its proximity to the Port of Virginia, the Company's Portsmouth facility holds a license protected by grandfathered regulations.

Greenwave recently completed a multi-year capex cycle in which it invested over $20 million in equipment, infrastructure, and a fleet of over 50 trucks to facilitate rapid expansion and delivery of significant quantities of mill-ready metal to industry titans. Further, the Company acquired the real estate for seven of its core facilities – thus reducing the Company's annual rent expenses by approximately $1.7 million, enhancing cashflow and positioning the Company for potential high-value strategic transactions.

(1)	https://ionanalytics.com/insights/mergermarket/trash-to-treasure/
(2)	Sims Limited / 2024 Annual Report / Note 24 - Business Acquisitions and Disposals / (a) Baltimore Scrap Corporation / Page 124 (Link)
(3)	https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/river-metals-recycling-acquires-garden-street-iron-metal-ohio-yards/
(4)	https://www.clevelandcliffs.com/news/news-releases/detail/533/cleveland-cliffs-enters-the-scrap-business-and-announces
(5)	https://www.bglco.com/insights/scrap-metal-ma-market-update/

About Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc.

Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GWAV) operates 13 metal recycling facilities supplying leading steel mills and industrial partners with 100% domestically-sourced metals. Headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, Greenwave plays a critical role in infrastructure projects and U.S. national security, with operations across Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio. For more information, visit www.GWAV.com.

For detailed financials and updates, visit www.GWAV.com.

Forward-looking Statements
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FAQ

What is the current value of GWAV's scrap metal inventory?

Greenwave Technology Solutions' scrap metal inventory has surpassed $6 million in current market value as of February 2025.

How many trucks does GWAV operate in its fleet?

GWAV operates a fleet of over 50 trucks capable of transporting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of metal to customers daily.

How much did GWAV reduce its annual rent expenses?

Greenwave reduced its annual rent expenses by approximately $1.7 million through the acquisition of real estate for seven of its core facilities.

How much did GWAV invest in its recent capital expenditure cycle?

GWAV invested over $20 million in equipment, infrastructure, and its truck fleet during its recent multi-year capital expenditure cycle.

What exclusive licenses does GWAV hold for its operations?

GWAV holds exclusive operational licenses for metal recycling facilities in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth, VA, including one of the only Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles automotive recycler/demolisher licenses in Norfolk.