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 June 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 --- ---- 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 --- --- 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: June 2, 2003 By: /s/ Carlos Augusto Lira Aquiar ------------------------------- Name: Carlos Augusto Lira Aquiar Title: Chief Executivel Officer EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1. Acquisition of Aracruz Shares owned by Klabin of Riocell S.A.