FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of January 2003
ARACRUZ CELULOSE S.A.
Rua Lauro Muller 116-21(degree) Andar, Botafogo
Rio de Janeiro, 22299-900 Brazil
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing information to the Commission
pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___________________.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ARACRUZ CELULOSE S.A.
(Registrant)
Date: January 14, 2003 By: /s/ Agilio Leao de Macedo Filho
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Name: Agilio Leao de Macedo Filho
Title: Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1. Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2001 and 2002
and Report of Independent Accountants