United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 |
FORM 6-K |
Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the month of October 2008 |
Aracruz Celulose S.A.
Aracruz Cellulose S.A. (Translation of Registrants name into English) Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2,2774th floor São Paulo, SP 01452-000, Brazil (Address of principal executive office) |
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Conference call for the 3Q08 results postponed
(São Paulo, October 17, 2008) - Aracruz Celulose S.A. (NYSE: ARA), the worlds largest producer of eucalyptus pulp, hereby announces that, it will postpone the conference call to discuss the 3Q08 results, previously scheduled for October 20th.
In order to increase the Company's liquidity, to protect its cash position and insure the right course of its business, several measures have been taken, including among others actions to gradually decrease its exposure to derivative instruments, involving negotiations already in course with the banks involved.
A special internal audit conducted by an independent firm is concluding if Companys were being complied with.
In view of the afore-mentioned reasons, and of the very recent change in the senior management of the Company and in line with Companys commitment with transparency, a conference call with market participants will be held as soon as the Company has conclusive information.
For further information, please contact our Investor Relations Department:
Phone: (55-11) 3301 4131 Fax: (55-11) 3301 4274 E-mail: invest@aracruz.com.br |
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: October 17, 2008 |
ARACRUZ CELULOSE S.A. By: /s/ Carlos Augusto Lira Aguiar Name: Carlos Augusto Lira Aguiar Title: Chief Executive Officer |