Rio, January 13, 2003 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - Aracruz Cellulose, the world's largest producer of whitened eucalyptus cellulose, obtained profits of R$ 173.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2002, as against R$ 23.5 million in the same period of 2001, representing a growth of 640%. Nevertheless, for the fiscal year ending in 2002, net profits were R$ 12.1 million, 94% down from the R$ 210.6 million obtained in 2001. (DAS)