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FORM 6-K
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
dated January 13, 2005
Commission File Number 001-11005
ARACRUZ CELULOSE S.A.
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)
ARACRUZ CELLULOSE S.A.
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(Translation of Registrant's Name)
Rua Lauro Muller, 116--40th floor, Botafogo
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22299-900, Brazil
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
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___
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ______
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ______
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained
in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): Not applicable.
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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.
Date: January 13, 2005
ARACRUZ CELULOSE S.A.
By: /s/ Carlos Augusto Lira Aguiar
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Name: Carlos Augusto Lira Aguiar
Title: Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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99.1. Minutes of Executive Board Meeting dated November 16, 2004
99.2 Notice to the Shareholders dated November 16, 2004
99.3 Press release dated December 9, 2004
99.4 Notice to the Shareholders dated December 21, 2004
99.5 Minutes of Executive Board Meeting dated December 21, 2004