FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of July 2003 Commission File Number 001-11005 ARACRUZ CELLULOSE S.A. (Translation of Registrant's name into English) 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 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 the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form 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): 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: July 9, 2003 By: /s/ Carlos Augusto Lira Aguiar ------------------------------ Name: Carlos Augusto Lira Aguiar Title: Chief Executive Officer EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- 99.1. Notice regarding the Acquisition of all Shares of Capital Stock of Riocell S.A. by the Company