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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 Registrant’s name into English)

Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2,277—4th 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 world’s 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 Company’s 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 Company’s 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