EX-99.1 2 tm2322372d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

   Note  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
ASSETS               
CURRENT               
Cash and cash equivalents   5    11,860,415    9,505,951 
Marketable securities   6    7,913,730    7,546,639 
Trade accounts receivable   7    6,488,192    9,607,012 
Inventories   8    6,422,496    5,728,261 
Recoverable taxes   9    747,847    549,580 
Derivative financial instruments   4.5    3,747,881    3,048,493 
Advances to suppliers   10    103,181    108,146 
Dividends receivable   11         7,334 
Other assets        778,557    1,021,234 
Total current assets        38,062,299    37,122,650 
                
NON-CURRENT               
Marketable securities   6    441,140    419,103 
Recoverable taxes   9    1,357,354    1,406,363 
Deferred taxes   12    147,638    3,986,415 
Derivative financial instruments   4.5    1,731,906    1,825,256 
Advances to suppliers   10    1,981,199    1,592,132 
Judicial deposits        342,017    362,561 
Other assets        289,433    279,955 
                
Biological assets   13    16,914,120    14,632,186 
Investments   14    640,269    612,516 
Property, plant and equipment   15    56,028,308    50,656,634 
Right of use   19.1    5,230,789    5,109,226 
Intangible   16    15,112,147    15,192,971 
Total non-current assets        100,216,320    96,075,318 
TOTAL ASSETS        138,278,619    133,197,968 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

   Note  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
LIABILITIES               
CURRENT               
Trade accounts payable   17    6,347,954    6,206,570 
Loans, financing and debentures   18.1    5,532,543    3,335,029 
Lease liabilities   19.2    710,906    672,174 
Derivative financial instruments   4.5    483,512    667,681 
Taxes payable        425,156    449,122 
Payroll and charges        629,911    674,525 
Liabilities for assets acquisitions and subsidiaries   23    101,207    1,856,763 
Dividends payable        2,678    5,094 
Advances from customers        74,538    131,355 
Other liabilities        541,190    494,230 
Total current liabilities        14,849,595    14,492,543 
                
NON-CURRENT               
Loans, financing and debentures   18.1    68,999,788    71,239,562 
Lease liabilities   19.2    5,485,078    5,510,356 
Derivative financial instruments   4.5    1,735,204    4,179,114 
Liabilities for assets acquisitions and subsidiaries   23    179,657    205,559 
Provision for judicial liabilities   20.1    3,175,080    3,256,310 
Employee benefit plans   21.2    701,933    691,424 
Deferred taxes   12    11,377    1,118 
Share-based compensation plans   22.3    183,589    162,117 
Advances from customers        136,161    136,161 
Other liabilities        121,144    157,339 
Total non-current liabilities        80,729,011    85,539,060 
TOTAL LIABILITIES        95,578,606    100,031,603 
                
EQUITY   24           
Share capital        9,235,546    9,235,546 
Capital reserves        22,584    18,425 
Treasury shares        (1,381,600)   (2,120,324)
Profit reserves        22,690,645    24,207,869 
Other reserves        1,650,150    1,719,516 
Retained earnings        10,370,124      
Controlling shareholders´        42,587,449    33,061,032 
Non-controlling interest        112,564    105,333 
Total equity        42,700,013    33,166,365 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        138,278,619    133,197,968 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

 

       Second quarter   Semester ended 
   Note  

April 1 to

June 30, 2023

   April 1 to
June 30, 2022
  

June 30,

2023

   June 30,
2022
 
NET SALES   27    9,159,634    11,519,655    20,436,017    21,262,490 
Cost of sales   29    (6,228,181)   (6,122,925)   (12,196,855)   (11,555,765)
GROSS PROFIT        2,931,453    5,396,730    8,239,162    9,706,725 
                          
OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)                         
Selling   29    (626,809)   (625,567)   (1,231,162)   (1,197,708)
General and administrative   29    (427,208)   (364,768)   (817,443)   (701,232)
Income (expense) from associates and joint ventures   14    (14,052)   19,049    419    9,307 
Other, net   29    1,205,293    161,993    1,183,989    159,426 
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE NET FINANCIAL INCOME        3,068,677    4,587,437    7,374,965    7,976,518 
                          
NET FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSES)   26                     
Financial expenses        (1,149,041)   (1,133,402)   (2,308,066)   (2,183,523)
Financial income        404,137    194,283    789,898    352,567 
Derivative financial instruments        2,903,766    (1,575,557)   4,899,019    4,620,886 
Monetary and exchange variations, net        2,376,817    (4,459,984)   3,624,935    3,170,689 
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES        7,604,356    (2,387,223)   14,380,751    13,937,137 
                          
Income and social contribution taxes                         
Current   12    (97,226)   (63,703)   (211,003)   (122,637)
Deferred   12    (2,429,507)   2,632,715    (3,849,332)   (3,326,601)
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD        5,077,623    181,789    10,320,416    10,487,899 
                          
Attributable to                         
Controlling shareholders’        5,073,127    175,625    10,310,498    10,480,342 
Non-controlling interest        4,496    6,164    9,918    7,557 
                          
Earnings (loss) per share                         
Basic   25.1    3.90544    0.13057    7.87524    7.77949 
Diluted   25.2    3.90397    0.13054    7.87231    7.77825 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

   Second quarter   Semester ended 
  

April 1 to

June 30, 2023

  

April 1 to

June 30, 2022

  

June 30,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

 
Net income for the period   5,077,623    181,789    10,320,416    10,487,899 
Other comprehensive income (loss)                    
Fair value investments in equity measured at fair value through other comprehensive income   (742)   1,775    (1,376)   (2,058)
Tax effect on the fair value of investments   252    (603)   468    700 
Items with no subsequent effect on income   (490)   1,172    (908)   (1,358)
                     
Exchange rate variations on conversion of financial information of subsidiaries abroad   11,607    3,001    (8,832)   (6,852)
Realization of exchange variation on investments abroad        (14)        (14)
Items with subsequent effect on income   11,607    2,987    (8,832)   (6,866)
    5,088,740    185,948    10,310,676    10,479,675 
                     
Attributable to                    
Controlling shareholders’   5,084,244    179,784    10,300,758    10,472,118 
Non-controlling interest   4,496    6,164    9,918    7,557 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

    Attributable to controlling shareholders’        
    Share capital  Capital
reserves
     Profit reserves                 
    Share
Capital
  Share
issuance
costs
  Stock
options
granted
  Treasury
shares
  Tax
incentives
  Legal
Reserve
  Reserve
for capital
increase
  Special
statutory
reserve
  Investment
reserve
  Dividends
proposed
  Other
reserves
  Retained
earnings
(losses)
  Total  Non-controlling
interest
  Total
equity
 
Balances at December 31, 2021   9,269,281  (33,735) 15,455  (218,265) 812,909  235,019  2,513,663  279,344     86,889  2,114,907     15,075,467  99,663  15,175,130  
Total comprehensive income                                                
Net income for the period                                    10,480,342  10,480,342  7,557  10,487,899  
Other comprehensive income for the period                                 (8,224)    (8,224)    (8,224 )
Transactions with shareholders                                                
Stock options granted (Note 22.3)         2,668                             2,668     2,668  
Shares granted (Note 22.3)         (2,365) 2,365                                   
Share repurchase (note 24.2)            (601,551)                         (601,551)    (601,551 )
Unclaimed dividends forfeited                                    194  194     194  
Fair value attributable to non-controlling interest                                          (2,539) (2,539 )
Proposed additional dividend payment (note 1.2.2)                     (97)       (86,889)       (86,986)    (86,986 )
Payment of supplementary dividends (note 1.2.3)                     (719,903) (80,000)             (799,903)    (799,903 )
Internal changes in equity                                                
Proposed minimum mandatory dividends               (502)    502                          
Realization of deemed cost, net of taxes                                 (57,845) 57,845           
Balances at June 30, 2022   9,269,281  (33,735) 15,758  (817,451) 812,407  235,019  1,794,165  199,344        2,048,838  10,538,381  24,062,007  104,681  24,166,688  
                                                 
Balances at December 31, 2022   9,269,281  (33,735) 18,425  (2,120,324) 879,278  1,404,099  19,732,050  2,192,442        1,719,516     33,061,032  105,333  33,166,365  
Total comprehensive income                                                
Net income for the period                                    10,310,498  10,310,498  9,918  10,320,416  
Other comprehensive income for the period                                 (9,740)    (9,740)    (9,740 )
Transactions with shareholders                                                
Shares granted (Note 22.3)         4,159                             4,159     4,159  
Shares repurchased (Note 24.2)            (778,500)                         (778,500)    (778,500 )
Treasury shares cancelled (Note 1.2.5)            1,517,224           (1,517,224)                      
Fair value attributable to non-controlling interest                                          (2,687) (2,687 )
Internal changes in equity                                                
Constitution of reserves (Note 25.3)                     (14,972,324)    14,972,324                    
Realization of deemed cost, net of taxes                                 (59,626) 59,626           
Balances at June 30, 2023   9,269,281  (33,735) 22,584  (1,381,600) 879,278  1,404,099  4,759,726  675,218  14,972,324     1,650,150  10,370,124  42,587,449  112,564  42,700,013  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

June 30,

2022

 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net income (loss) for the period  10,320,416   10,487,899 
Adjustment to        
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  3,451,862   3,505,869 
Depreciation of right of use (Note 19.1)  141,654   109,860 
Sublease of ships      (11,314)
Interest expense on lease liabilities  223,237   210,597 
Result from sale and disposal of property, plant and equipment and biological assets, net (Note 29)  111,195   (8,041)
Income (expense) from associates and joint ventures  (419)  (9,307)
Exchange rate and monetary variations, net (Note 26)  (3,624,935)  (3,170,689)
Interest expenses on financing, loans and debentures, net (Note 26)  2,309,587   1,851,948 
Capitalized loan costs (Note 26)  (511,650)  (108,972)
Accrual of interest on marketable securities  (529,887)  (279,092)
Amortization of transaction costs (Note 26)  32,421   36,838 
Derivative gains, net (Note 26)  (4,899,019)  (4,620,886)
Fair value adjustment of biological assets (Note 13)  (1,256,315)  (171,618)
Deferred income tax and social contribution (Note 12.3)  3,849,332   3,326,601 
Interest on actuarial liabilities (Note 21.2)  34,615   29,616 
         
Provision for judicial liabilities, net (Note 20.1)  62,154   63,001 
Tax litigation reduction program  14,031     
Provision for doubtful accounts, net (Note 7.3)  10,287   2,088 
Provision for inventory losses, net (Note 8.1)  (854)  (9,519)
Provision for loss of ICMS credits, net (Note 9.1)  202,961   34,676 
Other  10,494   7,501 
Decrease (increase) in assets        
Trade accounts receivable  2,573,633   464,246 
Inventories  (372,295)  (744,261)
Recoverable taxes  (335,807)  (168,111)
Other assets  235,459   69,152 
Increase (decrease) in liabilities        
Trade accounts payable  (105,036)  997,290 
Taxes payable  82,064   90,938 
Payroll and charges  (63,898)  (67,050)
Other liabilities  (158,527)  (180,291)
Cash generated from operations  11,806,760   11,738,969 
Payment of interest on financing, loans and debentures (Note 18.3)  (2,352,484)  (1,919,402)
Capitalized loan costs paid  511,650   108,972 
Interest received on marketable securities  391,601   229,925 
Payment of income taxes  (89,482)  (94,393)
Cash provided by operating activities  10,268,045   10,064,071 
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Additions to property, plant and equipment (Note 15)  (5,759,447)  (3,397,882)
Additions to intangible (Note 16)  (197)  (69,100)
Additions to biological assets (Note 13)  (2,899,032)  (2,135,997)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment  97,412   98,328 
Capital increase in subsidiaries and affiliates  (35,075)  (26,863)
Marketable securities, net  (683,505)  (4,691,843)
Advances for acquisition (receipt) of wood from operations with development and partnerships  (410,024)  (174,490)
Dividends received  4,869   6,604 
Asset acquisition (Note 23)  (1,615,140)  (1,699,869)
Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 1.2.3)  (1,072,657)    
Net cash from acquisition of subsidiaries  5,002     
Cash used in investing activities  (12,367,794)  (12,091,112)
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from loans, financing and debentures (Note 18.3)  5,276,816   265,090 
Receipt of derivative transactions (Note 4.5.4)  1,664,900   186,312 
Payment of loans, financing and debentures (Note 18.3)  (765,533)  (853,625)
Payment of leases (Note 19.2)  (577,132)  (499,372)
Payment of dividends  (2,415)  (1,801,562)
Liabilities for assets acquisitions and subsidiaries  (16,929)  (109)
Shares repurchased (Note 24.2)  (721,052)  (502,065)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities  4,858,655   (3,205,331)
         
EXCHANGE VARIATION ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (404,442)  (646,323)
         
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, net  2,354,464   (5,878,695)
At the beginning of the period  9,505,951   13,590,776 
At the end of the period  11,860,415   7,712,081 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, net  2,354,464   (5,878,695)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information.

 

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1.COMPANY´S OPERATIONS

 

Suzano S.A. (“Suzano”) and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”) is a public company with its headquarters in Brazil, at Avenida Professor Magalhães Neto, No. 1,752 - 10th floor, rooms 1010 and 1011, Bairro Pituba, in the city of Salvador, State of Bahia, and its main business office in the city of São Paulo.

 

Suzano’s shares are traded on B3 S.A. (“Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão - “B3”), listed in the New Market under the ticker SUZB3, and its American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) in a ratio of 1 (one) per common share, Level II, are traded in the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker SUZ.

 

The Company has 13 industrial units, located in the cities of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Aracruz (Espírito Santo State), Belém (Pará State), Eunápolis and Mucuri (Bahia State), Maracanaú (Ceará State), Imperatriz (Maranhão State), Jacareí, Limeira, Suzano, Rio Verde and Mogi das Cruzes (São Paulo State) and Três Lagoas (Mato Grosso do Sul State). Additionally, it has five technology centers, 23 distribution centers and three ports, all located in Brazil.

 

These units produce hardwood pulp from eucalyptus, coated paper, paperboard, uncoated paper and cut size paper and packages of sanitary paper (consumer goods - tissue) to serve the domestic and foreign markets.

 

Pulp and paper are sold in foreign markets by Suzano, as well as through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and/or its sales offices in Argentina, Austria, China, Ecuador, United States of America, and Singapore.

 

The Company's operations also include the commercial management of eucalyptus forest for its own use, the operation of port terminals, and the holding of interests, as a partner or shareholder, in other companies or enterprises, and the generation of electricity in the pulp production process and its commercialization.

 

The Company is controlled by Suzano Holding S.A., through a voting agreement whereby it holds 47.12% of the common shares of its share capital.

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information was authorized by the Board of Directors on August 1, 2023.

 

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1.1.Equity interests

 

The Company holds equity interests in the following entities:

 

            % equity interest 
Entity/Type of investment   Main activity   Country  

June 30,

2023

 

December 31,

2022

 
Consolidated                  
F&E Tecnologia do Brasil S.A. (Direct)   Biofuel production, except alcohol   Brazil    100.00%  100.00%
Fibria Celulose (USA) Inc. (Direct)   Business office   United States of America    100.00%  100.00%
Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd. (Direct)   Financial fundraising   Cayman Island    100.00%  100.00%
Fibria Terminal de Celulose de Santos SPE S.A. (Direct)   Port operations   Brazil    100.00%  100.00%
FuturaGene Ltd.   Biotechnology research and development   England    100.00%  100.00%
FuturaGene Delaware Inc. (Indirect)   Biotechnology research and development   United States of America    100.00%  100.00%
FuturaGene Israel Ltd. (Indirect)   Biotechnology research and development   Israel    100.00%  100.00%
FuturaGene Inc. (Indirect)   Biotechnology research and development   United States of America    100.00%  100.00%
Maxcel Empreendimentos e Participações S.A. (Direct)   Holding   Brazil    100.00%  100.00%
Itacel - Terminal de Celulose de Itaqui S.A. (Indirect)   Port operations   Brazil    100.00%  100.00%
MMC Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda (Direct)(1)   Industrialization and commercialization of wipes, cleaning and sanitary products.   Brazil    100.00%    
Mucuri Energética S.A. (Direct)   Power generation and distribution   Brazil    100.00%  100.00%
Paineiras Logística e Transportes Ltda.  (Direct)   Road freight transport   Brazil    100.00%  100.00%
Portocel - Terminal Espec. Barra do Riacho S.A. (Direct)   Port operations   Brazil    51.00%  51.00%
Projetos Especiais e Investimentos Ltda. (Direct)   Commercialization of equipment and parts   Brazil    100.00%  100.00%
SFBC Participações Ltda. (Direct)   Packaging production   Brazil    100.00%  100.00%
Stenfar S.A. Indl. Coml. Imp. Y. Exp. (Direct)   Commercialization of paper and computer materials   Argentina    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano Austria GmbH. (Direct)   Business office   Austria    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano Canada Inc. (Direct)   Lignin research and development   Canada    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano Ecuador S.A.S. (Direct) (2   Commercialization of paper   Ecuador    100.00%    
Suzano Finland Oy (Direct)   Industrialization and commercialization of cellulose, microfiber cellulose and paper   Finland    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano International Finance B.V (Direct)   Financial fundraising   Netherlands    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano International Trade GmbH. (Direct)   Business office   Austria    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano Material Technology Development Ltd. (Direct)
  Biotechnology research and development   China    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano Operações Industriais e Florestais S.A. (Direct)   Industrialization, commercialization and exporting of pulp   Brazil    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano Pulp and Paper America Inc. (Direct)   Business office   United States of America    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano Pulp and Paper Europe S.A. (Direct)   Business office   Switzerland    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano Shanghai Ltd. (Direct)   Business office   China    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano Shanghai Trading Ltd. (Direct) (3)   Business office   China    100.00%    
Suzano Singapura Pte. Ltd (Direct) (4)   Business office   Singapore    100.00%    
Suzano Trading International KFT(Direct)   Business office   Hungary    100.00%  100.00%
Suzano Ventures LLC (Direct)   Corporate venture capital   United States of America    100.00%  100.00%

 

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            % equity interest 
Entity/Type of investment   Main activity   Country  

June 30,

2023

 

December 31,

2022

 
Joint operation                  
Veracel Celulose S.A. (Direct)   Industrialization, commercialization and exporting of pulp   Brazil    50.00%  50.00%
                   
Equity                  
Biomas Serviços Ambientais, Restauração e Carbono S.A. (Direct) (5)   Restoration, conservation and preservation of forests   Brazil    16.66%  100.00%
Ensyn Corporation (Direct) (6)   Biofuel research and development   United States of America    26.07%  26.59%
F&E Technologies LLC (Direct/Indirect)   Biofuel production, except alcohol   United States of America    50.00%  50.00%
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel (Direct)   Industrialization and commercialization of paperboard   Brazil    49.90%  49.90%
Spinnova Plc (Direct)   Research of sustainable raw materials for the textile industry   Finland    19.03%  19.03%
Woodspin Oy (Direct/Indirect)   Development and production of cellulose-based fibers, yarns and textile filaments   Finland    50.00%  50.00%
                   
Fair value through other comprehensive income                  
Celluforce Inc. (Direct)   Nanocrystalline pulp research and development   Canada    8.28%  8.28%

 

1)On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MMC Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda.(Note 1.2.3.)

2)On March 8, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.

3)On May 19, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.

4)On May 23, 2023, establishment of legal entity with full equity interest from Suzano S.A.

5)On February 27 and March 21, 2023, equivalent contributions were made by the six shareholders of Biomas to constitute an equity interest (Note 1.2.6).

6)On May 17, 2023, the percentage of interest was changed due to the dilution of the shares.

 

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1.2.Major events in the six-month period ended June 30, 2023

 

1.2.1.Effects of the war between Russia and Ukraine

 

The Company has continuously monitored the impacts of the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, both direct and indirect, on society, the economy and markets (global and domestic), with the objective of evaluating possible impacts and risks for the business.

 

The Company's assessment has covered four main areas:

 

(i)Personnel: Suzano does not have employees or facilities of any nature in any of the locations directly impacted by the conflict.

 

(ii)Supply Chain: the Company did not identify any short-term or long-term risk of possible interruptions or shortages of materials for its industrial and forestry activities. So far, the only effects observed have been greater volatility in commodities and energy prices.

 

(iii)Logistics: internationally, there was no change in the Company’s logistical operations, with all the routes used remaining unchanged and the moorings in the planned locations being maintained. At the domestic level, no changes in logistical flows were identified.

 

(iv)Commercial: to date, the Company has continued with its transactions as planned, maintaining service to its customers in all its sectors of activity. Sales to a few customers located in Russia were suspended, without any significant financial impact.

 

As a result of the current scenario, the Company has taken steps to expand its monitoring of the situation, together with its main stakeholders, in order to ensure any updates and information flows required for its global decision-making are available in a timely manner.

 

1.2.2.Cerrado Project

 

On October 28, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors approved the realization of the Cerrado Project, which consists of building a pulp production mill in the municipality of Ribas do Rio Pardo, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

 

The plant will have an estimated nominal capacity of 2,550,000 tons of eucalyptus pulp production per year, with an estimated period for starting operations in the second semester of 2024. The total investment is R$22,200,000, with payments during the years of 2021 to 2024.

 

1.2.3.Acquisition of tissue business in Brazil

 

On June 1 2023, the Company acquired the totality of the quotas held by Kimberly-Clark Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Produtos de Higiene Ltda. (“KC Brasil”) in MMC Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda (“MMC Brasil”) for the consideration of US$212,029 million (equivalent to R$1,072,657) paid in cash (“Transaction”).

 

MMC Brasil had no operations until the contribution made by KC Brasil as a result of the carve out carried out in May 25, 2023 of the assets related to the business of manufacturing, marketing, distributing and selling of tissue products, including toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, tissues, as well as other paper products in Brazil, including ownership of the brand “NEVE” of KC Brasil.

 

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The following table summarizes the allocation of the preliminary purchase price:

 

Total purchase consideration (full payment on closing)  1,072,657 
     
Book value of Shareholders' Equity of MMC Brasil  587,226 
     
Fair value adjustment    
Inventories (1)  7,120 
Property, plant and equipment (2)  105,858 
Trademark and patents (3)  189,655 
Net identifiable assets acquired  889,859 
Goodwill (4)  182,798 

 

(1)            Measured considering the balance of finished products based on selling price, net of selling expenses.

 

(2)            Measured based on the analysis of market data on comparable transactions and cost quantification, based on the estimate of replacement or replacement value of the assets.

 

(3)            Measured based on revenue projections for products under the evaluated brands, according to the Refief from Royalties methodology.

 

(4)            Goodwill is attributable to the workforce and expected future profitability of the acquired business. It will be deductible for tax purposes.

 

No deferred tax was recognized on the fair value adjustments as there is an expectation of merging MMC within the fiscal year of 2023.

 

Considering the fact that MMC Brasil was created based on a carve out of a portion of the KC Brasil businesses, counterparty of the transaction, there is no previous history of revenue and/or profits specifically for the acquired entity to be considered or included in a pro forma consolidated revenue and pro forma consolidated profit as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2023.

 

Acquisition related costs of R$12,105 are included in administrative expenses in profit or loss.

 

1.2.4.Federal Supreme Court (“STF”) decision – Effectiveness of final and unappealable tax decisions

 

On February 8, 2023, the Federal Supreme Court in Brazil concluded the judgments of Items 881 and 885, which discussed the effects of res judicata. Notwithstanding, considering the information available as of the date of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information, the Company is not a party to any litigation related to a tax not being collected due to a past decision considered unappealable, therefore, the Company has no material adjustment due to the decision.

 

1.2.5.Treasury shares cancelled

 

On February 28, 2023, the Board of Directors decided to cancel 37,145,969 common shares, with an average cost of R$40.84 (forty reais and eighty-four cents) per share, in the amount of R$1,517,224, that were being held in treasury, without changing the share capital and against the balances of available profit reserves. After the cancellation of shares, the share capital of R$9,269,281 is now divided into 1,324,117,615 common shares, all nominative, book-entry and without par value.

 

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1.2.6.Biomas

 

On September 5, 2022, Biomas Serviços Ambientais, Restauração e Carbono Ltda. (“Biomas”) was initially established by Suzano S.A.

 

On November 12, 2022, Suzano in partnership with Itaú Unibanco S.A, Marfrig Global Foods S.A., Rabobank Foundational Investments B.B., Santander Corretora de Seguros, Investimentos e Serviços S.A. and Vale S.A., announced an alliance during an event held at the Climate Conference, COP27, in Egypt, for the creation of a company focused entirely to forest restoration, conservation and preservation activities in Brazil.

 

After the transformation of Biomas into a joint venture, Suzano, together with Marfrig, Rabobank and Vale, made a commitment to invest R$20,000 each partner, in accordance to the terms of the respective investment agreements on February 27, 2023, once the conditions precedent and closing acts established in said agreements were fulfilled. Itaú and Santander made their respective capital contributions on March 21, 2023.

 

For the period ended June 30, 2023, the amount of R$30,000 (R$5,000 for each partner) was fully paid with a remaining balance of R$90,000 (R$15,000 for each partner) to be paid.

 

With the completion of the above investments, each company now holds 16.66% of equity interest at Biomas.

 

2.BASIS OF PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information, of the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, are prepared in compliance with the international standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and disclose all the applicable significant information related to the financial information, which is consistent with the information used by Management in the performance of its duties.

 

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information are expressed in thousands of Brazilian Reais (“R$”), as well as the amounts of other currencies, when applicable, were also expressed in thousands, unless otherwise stated.

 

The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information requires Management to make judgments, use estimates and adopt policies in the process of applying accounting practices that affect the disclosed amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, including the disclosure of contingent liabilities assumed. However, the uncertainty inherent to these judgements, assumptions and estimates could result in material adjustments to the carrying amount of certain assets and liabilities in future periods.

 

The Company reviews its judgments, estimates and assumptions continually as disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 (Note 3.2.34). There were no changes in these judgments, estimates and assumptions compared to disclosed on December 31, 2022.

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information prepared on historical cost basis, except for the following material items recognized:

 

(i)Derivative and non-derivative financial instruments measured at fair value;

 

(ii)Share-based payments and employee benefits measured at fair value; and

 

(iii)Biological assets measured at fair value;

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information was prepared under the going concern assumption.

 

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3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information was prepared based on the information of Suzano and its subsidiaries on the same base date, except for subsidiary MMC Brasil and associates Ensyn and Spinnova, as well as in accordance with consistent accounting policies and practices.

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, considering that its purpose is to provide an update on the activities, events and significant circumstances in relation to those disclosed in the consolidated financial statements. Therefore, unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information focus on new activities, events and circumstances and do not duplicate the information previously disclosed, except when Management judges that the maintenance of the information is relevant.

 

The accounting policies have been consistently applied to all consolidated companies.

 

There were no changes on such policies and estimates calculation methodologies, except for the application of the new accounting policies as of January 1, 2023 and whose estimated impact was disclosed in the annual financial statements of December 31, 2022, as disclosed in the Note 3.1.

 

  3.1.New accounting policies and changes in accounting policies adopted

 

The new standards and interpretations issued, until the issuance of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information, are described below.

 

3.1.1.Accounting policies adopted

 

3.1.1.1.Presentation of the financial statements – IAS 1 – Classification of liabilities as current and non-current (applicable for annual periods beginning on/or after January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted)

 

The amendments to IAS 1 affect only the presentation of liabilities as current or non-current in the balance sheet, and not the amount or the timing of the recognition of any asset, liability, income or expense, or the information disclosed about these items.

 

The amendments clarify that the classification of liabilities as current or non-current is based on the rights existing at the balance sheet date, specify that the classification is not affected by expectations about whether an entity will exercise its right to postpone the settlement of the liability, explain that the rights exist if restrictive clauses are complied with at the balance sheet date, and introduce the definition of 'settlement' to clarify that it refers to a transfer to a counterparty of an amount in cash, equity instruments, other assets or services.

 

The Company assessed the content of this pronouncement and did not identify any impacts.

 

3.1.1.2.Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements – Disclosure of Accounting Policies (applicable for annual periods beginning on/or after January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted)

 

The amendments change the requirements in IAS 1 with regard to the disclosure of accounting policies. The amendments replace all instances of the term ‘significant accounting policies’ with ‘material accounting policy information’. Accounting policy information is material if, considered together with other information included in an entity’s financial statements, it can reasonably be expected to influence the decisions that the primary users of the financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements.

 

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The supporting paragraphs in IAS 1 are also amended to clarify that accounting policy information that relates to immaterial transactions, other events or conditions is immaterial, and need not be disclosed. Accounting policy information may be material because of the nature of the related transactions, other events or conditions, even if the amounts are immaterial. However, not all accounting policy information relating to material transactions, other events or conditions is itself material.

 

The Company assessed the content of this pronouncement and did not identify any impacts.

 

3.1.1.3.Amendments to IAS 8 Definition of Accounting Estimates (applicable for annual periods beginning on/or after January 1, 2023)

 

The amendments replace the definition of a change in accounting estimates with a definition of accounting estimates. Under the new definition, accounting estimates are “monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty”. The definition of a change in accounting estimates was deleted. However, the Board retained the concept of changes in accounting estimates in the Standard through the following clarifications:

 

(i)A change in accounting estimates that results from new information or new developments does not constitute the correction of an error

 

(ii)The effects of a change in an input or a measurement technique used to develop an accounting estimate represent changes in accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors

 

The Company assessed the content of this pronouncement and did not identify any impacts.

 

3.1.1.4.Amendments to IAS 12 – Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction (applicable for annual periods beginning on/or after January 1, 2023)

 

The amendments introduce a further exception to the initial recognition exemption. Under the amendments, an entity may not apply the initial recognition exemption for transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences.

 

Depending on the applicable tax law, equal taxable and deductible temporary differences may arise from the initial recognition of an asset and liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither the accounting nor the taxable profit. For example, this may arise upon the recognition of a lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset, applying IFRS 16 at the commencement date of a lease.

 

Following the amendments to IAS 12, an entity is required to recognise the related deferred tax asset and liability, with the recognition of any deferred tax asset being subject to the recoverability criteria in IAS 12.

 

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The amendments apply to transactions that occur on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. In addition, at the beginning of the earliest comparative period, an entity recognises:

 

(i)A deferred tax asset (to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary difference can be utilized) and a deferred tax liability for all deductible and taxable temporary differences associated with:

 

·Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities; and

 

·Decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities and the corresponding amounts recognised as part of the cost of the related asset.

 

(ii)The cumulative effect of initially applying the amendments as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or another component of equity, as appropriate) at that date.

 

The Company assessed the content of this pronouncement and did not identify any impacts.

 

4.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISKS MANAGEMENT

 

4.1.Financial risks management

 

4.1.1.Overview

 

In the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, there were no significant changes in the financial risk management policies and procedures compared to those disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 (Note 4).

 

The Company maintained its conservative approach and strong cash and marketable securities position, as well as its hedging policy.

 

4.1.2.Classification

 

All transactions with financial instruments are recognized for accounting purposes and classified in the following categories:

 

  Note 

June 30,

2023

 

December 31,

2022

 
Assets            
Amortized cost            
Cash and cash equivalents  5   11,860,415   9,505,951 
Trade accounts receivable  7   6,488,192   9,607,012 
Dividends receivable  11       7,334 
Other assets (1)      788,401   931,173 
       19,137,008   20,051,470 
Fair value through other comprehensive income            
Investments - Celluforce  14.1   23,541   24,917 
       23,541   24,917 
Fair value through profit or loss            
Derivative financial instruments  4.5.1   5,479,787   4,873,749 
Marketable securities  6   8,354,870   7,965,742 
       13,834,657   12,839,491 
       32,995,206   32,915,878 
Liabilities            
Amortized cost            
Trade accounts payable  17   6,347,954   6,206,570 
Loans, financing and debentures  18.1   74,532,331   74,574,591 
Lease liabilities  19.2   6,195,984   6,182,530 
Liabilities for assets acquisitions and subsidiaries  23   280,864   2,062,322 
Dividends payable  11   2,678   5,094 
Other liabilities (1)      137,148   147,920 
       87,496,959   89,179,027 
Fair value through profit or loss            
Derivative financial instruments  4.5.1   2,218,716   4,846,795 
       2,218,716   4,846,795 
       89,715,675   94,025,822 
       56,720,469   61,109,944 

 

1)Does not include items not classified as financial instruments.

 

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4.1.3.Fair value of loans and financing

 

The estimated fair values of loans and financing are set forth below:

 

   

Yield used to
discount/

methodology

 

June 30,

2023

  December 31,
2022
 
Quoted in the secondary market              
In foreign currency              
Bonds   Secondary Market    37,361,853   40,309,832 
Estimated present value              
In foreign currency              
Export credits (“Prepayment”)   LIBOR    16,760,316   17,724,315 
Assets Financing   SOFR    217,540   138,644 
IFC - International Finance Corporation   SOFR    3,105,751     
In local currency              
BNDES – TJLP   DI 1    230,227   292,487 
BNDES – TLP   DI 1    1,971,409   1,393,010 
BNDES – Fixed   DI 1    10,219   21,656 
BNDES – SELIC (“Special Settlement and Custody System”)   DI 1    644,710   575,129 
BNDES - Currency basket   DI 1    4,122   10,866 
CRA (“Agribusiness Receivables Certificate”)   DI 1/IPCA    1,264,031   1,835,336 
Debentures   DI 1    6,663,101   5,643,440 
NCE (“Export Credit Notes”)   DI 1    1,381,393   1,384,396 
NCR (“Rural Credit Notes”)   DI 1    293,475   294,089 
Export credits (“Prepayment”)   DI 1    1,303,156   1,320,415 
         71,211,303   70,943,615 

 

The book values of loans and financing are disclosed in Note 18.

 

Management considers that, for its other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost, their book values approximate their fair values,and therefore the fair value information is not being presented.

 

4.2.Liquidity risk management

 

The Company’s purpose is to maintain a strong cash and marketable securities position to meet its financial and operating commitments. The amount held in cash is intended to cover the expected outflows in the normal course of its operations, while the cash surplus is generally invested in highly liquid financial investments according to the Cash Management Policy.

 

The cash position is monitored by the Company’s Management, by means of management reports and participation in performance meetings with determined frequencies. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, the variations in cash and marketable securities were as expected, and the cash generated from operations was mostly used for investments and debt service.

 

All derivative financial instruments were traded over the counter and do not require deposit guarantee margins.

 

The remaining contractual maturities of financial liabilities are presented as of the balance sheet date. The amounts as set forth below consist of undiscounted cash flow, and include interest payments and exchange rate variations, and therefore may not reconcile with the amounts disclosed in the balance sheet.

 

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June 30,

2023

 
  Book
value
  Future
value
  Up to
1 year
  1 - 2
 years
  2 - 5
 years
  More than 5
years
 
Liabilities                        
Trade accounts payable  6,347,954   6,347,954   6,347,954             
Loans, financing and debentures  74,532,331   101,685,556   9,107,311   12,248,908   29,960,769   50,368,568 
Lease liabilities  6,195,984   10,891,670   1,113,507   1,959,036   1,774,219   6,044,908 
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries  280,864   313,645   98,899   94,575   89,293   30,878 
Derivative financial instruments  2,218,716   3,125,242   527,889   827,564   1,740,146   29,643 
Dividends payable  2,678   2,678   2,678             
Other liabilities  137,148   137,148   52,585   84,563         
   89,715,675   122,503,893   17,250,823   15,214,646   33,564,427   56,473,997 

 

 

December 31,

2022

 
  Book
value
  Future
value
  Up to
1 year
  1 - 2
 years
  2 - 5
 years
  More than 5
years
 
Liabilities                        
Trade accounts payable  6,206,570   6,206,570   6,206,570             
Loans, financing and debentures  74,574,591   105,341,912   6,823,274   7,899,772   39,476,527   51,142,339 
Lease liabilities  6,182,530   11,053,487   1,050,947   992,379   2,668,855   6,341,305 
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries  2,062,322   2,203,302   1,986,633   99,331   57,421   59,917 
Derivative financial instruments  4,846,795   6,515,262   728,070   1,341,108   4,299,970   146,114 
Dividends payable  5,094   5,094   5,094             
Other liabilities  147,920   147,920   61,500   86,420         
   94,025,822   131,473,547   16,862,088   10,419,010   46,502,773   57,689,675 

 

4.3.Credit risk management

 

In the six -month period ended June 30, 2023, there were no significant changes in the credit risk management policies compared to those disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended of December 31, 2022 (Note 4).

 

4.4.Market risk management

 

In the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, there were no significant changes in the market risk management policies and procedures compared to those disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 (Note 4).

 

4.4.1.Exchange rate risk management

 

As disclosed in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 (Note 4), the Company enters into U.S.Dollar selling transactions in the futures markets, including strategies involving options, to ensure attractive levels of operating margins for a portion of revenue. Such transactions are limited to a percentage of the net surplus foreign currency over a 24-months’ time horizon and therefore, are matched to the availability of currency for sale in the short term. The Company's Board of Directors approved the contracting of extraordinary hedge, in addition to the strategy mentioned above, for investments in the Cerrado Project, with a term of up to 36 months as of November 2021, in an amount of up to US$1,000,000. On July 27, 2022, the Board of Directors approved the expansion of the program, increasing the maximum amount (notional) to US$1,500,000, maintaining the previously established deadline. In order to provide transparency on the hedge program for the Cerrado Project, since December 31, 2021 the Company has started to prominently disclose the respective contracted operations.

 

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The assets and liabilities that are exposed to foreign currency, substantially in U.S. Dollars, are set forth below:

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

December 31,

2022

 
Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents  11,248,274   8,039,218 
Marketable securities  4,826,627   4,510,652 
Trade accounts receivable  4,845,044   7,612,768 
Derivative financial instruments  4,202,786   3,393,785 
   25,122,731   23,556,423 
Liabilities        
Trade accounts payable  (2,028,936)  (2,030,806)
Loans and financing  (60,176,982)  (61,216,140)
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries  (186,058)  (2,053,259)
Derivative financial instruments  (2,136,399)  (4,698,323)
   (64,528,375)  (69,998,528)
   (39,405,644)  (46,442,105)

 

4.4.1.1.Sensitivity analysis – foreign exchange rate exposure – except for derivative financial instruments

 

For market risk analysis, the Company uses scenarios to evaluate both its asset and liability positions in foreign currency, and the possible effects on its results. The probable scenario represents the amounts recognized, as they reflect the conversion into Brazilian Reais on the balance sheet date (R$ to U.S.$ = R$4.8192).

 

This analysis assumes that all other variables, particularly interest rates, remain constant. The other scenarios considered the depreciation of the Brazilian Real against the U.S. Dollar at the rates of 25% and 50% before taxes.

 

The following table set forth the potential impacts at their absolute amounts:

 

 

June 30,

2023

 
  Effect on profit or loss 
 

Probable

(base value)

 

Possible

(25%)

 

Remote

(50%)

 
Cash and cash equivalents  11,248,274   2,812,069   5,624,137 
Marketable securities  4,826,627   1,206,657   2,413,314 
Trade accounts receivable  4,845,044   1,211,261   2,422,522 
Trade accounts payable  (2,028,936)  (507,234)  (1,014,468)
Loans and financing  (60,176,982)  (15,044,246)  (30,088,491)
Liabilities for asset acquisitions and subsidiaries  (186,058)  (46,515)  (93,029)

 

4.4.1.2.Sensitivity analysis – foreign exchange rate exposure – derivative financial instruments

 

The Company has sales operations in US$ in the futures markets, including strategies using options, to ensure attractive levels of operating margins for a portion of its revenue. These operations are limited to a percentage of the total exposure to US$ over a 24-month horizon, or to investments in the Cerrado Project, according to the extraordinary hedge described above, and are therefore pegged to the availability of ready-to-sell foreign exchange in the short term.

 

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In addition to the transaction described above, the Company also taken out derivative instruments linked to the US$ and subject to exchange fluctuations, seeking to adjust the debt's currency indexation to the cash generation currency, as provided for in its financial policies.

 

For the calculation of the mark-to-market (“MtM”) price, the exchange rate of the last business day of the period is used. These market movements caused a positive impact on the mark-to-market position entered into by the Company.

 

This analysis below assumes that all other variables, particularly the interest rates, remain constant. The other scenarios considered the depreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US$ by 25% and 50%, before taxes, based on the base scenario on June 30, 2023.

 

The following table set out the possible impacts assuming these scenarios:

 

 

June 30,

2023

 
  Effect on profit or loss 
 

Probable

(base value)

 

Possible

25%

 

Remote

50%

 
Dollar/Real            
Derivative financial instruments            
Derivative options  3,201,865   (3,777,232)  (7,621,974)
Derivative swaps  (450,678)  (1,728,220)  (3,442,041)
Derivative Non-Deliverable Forward (‘NDF’) Contracts  159,434   (286,048)  (572,176)
Embedded derivatives  187,618   (85,533)  (171,067)
NDF parity derivatives (1)  140,411   (47,180)  (84,699)
Commodity Derivatives  22,421   (5,607)  (11,212)
             
Dollar/Euro            
Derivative financial instruments            
NDF parity derivatives (1)  140,411   (562,869)  (1,125,812)

 

(1)Long positions at US$/EUR parity in order to protect the Capex cash flow of the Cerrado Project against the appreciation of the Euro.

 

4.4.2.Interest rate risk management

 

Fluctuations in interest rates could increase or reduce the costs of new loans and existing contracted operations.

 

The Company is constantly looking for alternatives for the use of financial instruments in order to avoid negative impacts on its cash flow.

 

Considering that on March 5, 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") announced the discontinuation date of the 3-month LIBOR as June 30, 2023, the Company initiated negotiations of the terms for swapping the indexers of its debt contracts and related derivatives upon this announcement.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had R$15,566 related to loan and financing contracts, and R$15,151 related to derivative contracts, and it conducted the contract amendment process with the counterparties of each contract to ensure that the terms and market best practices were adopted at the time of the index transition starting from June 2023. On July 1, 2023, the contracts will be indexed to SOFR, which has been adopted as the new reference interest rate by the capital market. This negotiation will not have a substantial impact on the balances presented in the loan and financing and derivative instrument categories.

 

The Company understands that it will not be necessary to change the risk management strategy due to the change of indexation of its financial contracts linked to LIBOR.

 

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4.4.2.1.Sensitivity analysis – exposure to interest rates – except for derivative financial instruments

 

For its market risk analysis, the Company uses scenarios to evaluate the sensitivity of changes in operations impacted by the following rates: Interbank Deposit Rate (“CDI”), Long Term Interest Rate (“TJLP”), Special System for Settlement and Custody (“SELIC”) and the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), which could impact the results. The probable scenario represents the amounts already booked, as they reflect Management’s best estimates.

 

This analysis assumes that all other variables, particularly exchange rates, will remain constant. The other scenarios considered a depreciation of 25% and 50% in market interest rates.

 

The following table set forth the possible impacts assuming these scenarios in absolute amounts:

 

 

June 30,

2023

 
  Effect on profit or loss 
  Probable 

Possible

(25%)

 

Remote

(50%)

 
CDI/SELIC            
Cash and cash equivalents  560,985   19,144   38,287 
Marketable securities  3,528,243   120,401   240,803 
Loans and financing  8,125,522   277,283   554,567 
TJLP            
Loans and financing  277,763   5,055   10,111 
LIBOR            
Loans and financing  15,645,428   216,902   433,803 
SOFR            
Loans and financing  3,115,211   41,030   82,060 

 

4.4.2.2.Sensitivity analysis – exposure to interest rates – derivative financial instruments

 

This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant. The other scenarios considered a depreciation of 25% and 50% in market interest rates.

 

The following table sets out the possible impacts of these assumed scenarios:

 

 

June 30,

2023

 
  Effect on profit or loss 
  Probable  Probable
25%
  Remote
50%
 
CDI            
Derivative financial instruments            
Liabilities            
Derivative options  3,201,865   (388,599)  (747,669)
Derivative swaps  (450,678)  (5,108)  (11,749)
LIBOR            
Derivative financial instruments            
Liabilities            
Derivative swaps  (450,678)  260,364   520,442 

 

4.4.2.3.Sensitivity analysis to changes in the consumer price indices of the US economy

 

For the measurement of the probable scenario, the United States Consumer Price Index (“US-CPI”) was considered on June 30, 2023. The probable scenario was extrapolated considering a depreciation of 25% and 50% in the US-CPI to define the possible and remote scenarios, respectively.

 

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The following table sets out the possible impacts, assuming these scenarios in absolute amounts:

 

 

June 30,

2023

 
  Effect on profit or loss 
 

Probable

(base value)

  Possible
(25%)
  Remote
(50%)
 
Embedded derivative in a commitment to purchase standing wood, originating from a forest partnership agreement  187,618   (31,171)  (64,295)

 

4.4.3.Commodity price risk management

 

The Company is exposed to commodity prices, mainly in the selling price of pulp in the international market. The dynamics of rising and falling production capacities in the global market and macroeconomic conditions may impact the Company´s operating results.

 

Through a specialized team, the Company monitors hardwood pulp prices and analyses future trends, adjusting the forecasts aimed at assisting with preventive measures to calculate the different scenarios. There is no sufficiently liquid financial market to mitigate the risk of a material portion of the Company’s operations. Hardwood pulp price protection instruments available on the market have low liquidity and low volume, and high levels of distortion in price formation.

 

The Company is also exposed to international oil prices, reflected in logistical costs for selling in the export market, and indirectly in the costs of other supply, logistics and service contracts. In such cases, the Company evaluates whether to contract derivative financial instruments to mitigate the risk of price variations in its results.

 

4.5.Derivative financial instruments

 

The Company determines the fair value of derivative contracts, which differ from the amounts realized in the event of early settlement due to bank spreads and market factors at the time of quotation. The amounts presented by the Company are based on an estimate using market factors and use data provided by third parties, measured internally and compared to calculations performed by external consultants and by counterparties.

 

Details of derivative financial instruments and their respective calculation methodologies are disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 (Note 4).

 

4.5.1.Outstanding derivatives by type of contract, including embedded derivatives

 

The positions of outstanding derivatives are set forth below:

 

  Notional value, net in U.S.$  Fair value 
 

June 30,

2023

  December 31,
2022
 

June 30,

2023

  December 31,
2022
 
Instruments as part of protection strategy                
Operational hedges                
ZCC  4,815,050   6,866,800   3,201,865   1,596,089 
NDF (R$ x US$)  243,100   248,100   159,434   (2,474)
NDF (€ x US$)  399,328   544,702   140,411   161,055 
                 
Debt hedges                
Swap LIBOR to Fixed (US$)  3,143,877   3,200,179   927,104   1,052,546 
Swap IPCA to CDI (notional in Brazilian Reais)  2,130,618   1,741,787   245,159   278,945 
Swap IPCA to Fixed (US$)      121,003       (29,910)
Swap CDI x Fixed (US$)  1,265,004   1,863,534   (1,262,085)  (2,566,110)
Pre-fixed Swap to US$ (US$)  350,000   350,000   (360,856)  (503,605)
                 
Commodity Hedge                
Swap US-CPI (US$) (1)  130,810   124,960   187,618   40,418 
Swap VLSFO/Brent  128,307       22,421     
           3,261,071   26,954 
                 
Current assets          3,747,881   3,048,493 
Non-current assets          1,731,906   1,825,256 
Current liabilities          (483,512)  (667,681)
Non-current liabilities          (1,735,204)  (4,179,114)
           3,261,071   26,954 

 

1)The embedded derivative refers to a swap contract for the sale of price variations in United States Dollars and US-CPI within the term of a forest partnership with a standing wood supply contract.

 

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The current contracts and the respective protected risks are set forth below:

 

(i)Swap CDI x Fixed US$: positions in conventional swaps exchanging the variation of the Interbank Deposit rate (“DI”) for a fixed rate in United States Dollars (“US$”). The objective is to change the debt indexed in Brazilian Reais to US$, in compliance with the Company's natural exposure to US$ receivables.

 

(ii)Swap IPCA x CDI (notional in Brazilian Reais): positions in conventional swaps exchanging the variation of the Amplified Consumer Price Index (“IPCA”) for the DI rate. The objective is to change the debt indexed in reais, in compliance with the Company's cash position in Brazilian Reais, which is also indexed to DI.

 

(iii)Swap IPCA x Fixed US$: positions in conventional swaps exchanging the variations of the IPCA for a fixed rate in US$. The objective is to change the debt indexed in Brazilian Reais to US$, in compliance with the Company's natural exposure to US$ receivables.

 

(iv)Swap LIBOR x Fixed US$: positions in conventional swaps exchanging a post-fixed rate (LIBOR) for a fixed rate in US$. The objective is to protect the cash flow against changes in the US interest rate.

 

(v)Pre-Fixed Swap R$ x Fixed US$: positions in conventional swaps of a fixed rate in Reais for a fixed rate in US$. The objective is to change the exposure of debts in Brazilian Reais to US$, in compliance with the Company's natural exposure to US$ receivables.

 

(vi)Zero-Cost Collar (“ZCC”): positions in an instrument that consists of the simultaneous combination of a purchase of put options and the sale of call options in US$, with the same principal amount and maturity, with the objective of protecting the cash flow of exports. Under this strategy, an interval is established where there is no deposit or receipt of financial margin at the option maturity. The objective is to protect the cash flow of exports against the depreciation of the Brazilian Real.

 

(vii)Non-Deliverable Forward contracts (“NDF”): ”): short positions in US$ futures contracts with the objective of protecting the cash flow from exports against the depreciation of the Brazilian Real.

 

(viii)Swap US-CPI: The embedded derivative refers to the swap contracts for selling price variations in US$ and the US-CPI in forest partnership with a standing wood supply contract.

 

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(ix)Non-Deliverable Forward contracts: EUR and US$: call positions at EUR/US$ parity to protect the Capex cash flow of the Cerrado project against the appreciation of the Euro.

 

(x)Swap Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil / Brent (“VLSFO”): Long positions in oil, aimed at hedging logistical costs related to maritime freight contracts against the increase in oil prices.

 

The variation in the fair values of derivatives on June 30, 2023 compared to the fair values measured on December 31, 2022 are explained substantially by the appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US Dollar and by settlements during the period. There were also impacts caused by the variations in the Pre, Foreign Exchange Coupon and LIBOR curves in the operations.

 

It is important to highlight that the outstanding agreements on June 30, 2023 are over-the-counter market operations, without any type of collateral margin or forced early settlement clause due to variations from market marking.

 

4.5.2.Fair value by maturity schedule

 

  

June 30,
2023

  

December 31,
2022

 
2023   2,413,838    2,380,812 
2024   1,785,080    297,156 
2025   (477,814)   (1,225,193)
2026 onwards   (460,033)   (1,425,821)
    3,261,071    26,954 

 

4.5.3.Outstanding assets and liabilities derivatives positions

 

The outstanding derivatives positions are set forth below:

 

       Notional value   Fair value 
   Currency  

June 30,
2023

   December 31,
2022
  

June 30,
2023

   December 31,
2022
 
Debt hedges                         
Assets                         
Swap CDI to Fixed (US$)   R$    4,623,091    7,081,545    368,657    617,835 
Swap Pre-Fixed to US$   R$    1,317,226    1,317,226         45,329 
Swap LIBOR to Fixed (US$)   US$    3,143,877    3,200,000    927,104    1,052,546 
Swap IPCA to CDI   IPCA    2,294,552    2,041,327    325,275    427,417 
Swap IPCA to US$   IPCA         610,960           
                   1,621,036    2,143,127 
Liabilities                         
Swap CDI to Fixed (US$)   US$    1,265,000    1,863,534    (1,630,742)   (3,183,945)
Swap Pre-Fixed to US$   US$    350,000    350,000    (360,856)   (548,934)
Swap LIBOR to Fixed (US$)   US$    3,143,877    3,200,000           
Swap IPCA to CDI   R$    2,130,618    1,741,787    (80,116)   (148,472)
Swap IPCA to US$   US$         121,003         (29,910)
                   (2,071,714)   (3,911,261)
                   (450,678)   (1,768,134)
Operational hedge                         
Zero cost collar (US$ x R$)   US$    4,815,050    6,866,800    3,201,865    1,596,089 
NDF (R$ x US$)   US$    243,100    248,100    159,434    (2,474)
NDF (€ x US$)   US$    399,328    544,702    140,411    161,055 
                   3,501,710    1,754,670 
Commodity hedge                         
Swap US-CPI (standing wood) (1)   US$    130,810    124,960    187,618    40,418 
Swap VLSFO/Brent   US$    128,307         22,421      
                   210,039    40,418 
                   3,261,071    26,954 

 

1)The embedded derivative refers to the swap contracts for selling price variations in US$ and the US-CPI in forest partnership with a standing wood supply contract.

 

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4.5.4.Fair value settled amounts

 

The settled derivatives positions are set forth below:

 

  

June 30,
2023

  

December 31,
2022

 
Operational hedge          
Zero cost collar (R$ x US$)   1,445,973    718,618 
NDF (R$ x US$)   18,538    8,301 
NDF (€ x US$)   50,679    7,113 
    1,515,190    734,032 
           
Commodity hedge   8,853      
Swap VLSFO/other   8,853      
           
Debt hedge          
Swap CDI to Fixed (US$)   (283,888)   (261,570)
Swap IPCA to CDI (Brazilian Reais)   158,092    (5,180)
Swap IPCA to Fixed (US$)   (3,945)   171 
Swap Pre-Fixed to US$   52,746    54,128 
Swap LIBOR to Fixed (US$)   217,852    (239,356)
    140,857    (451,807)
    1,664,900    282,225 

 

4.6.Fair value hierarchy

 

Financial instruments are measured at fair value, which considers the fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an unforced transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

 

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, there were no changes between the 3 (three) levels of hierarchy and no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

  

June 30,
2023

 
   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Assets            
At fair value through profit or loss               
Derivative financial instruments   5,479,787         5,479,787 
Marketable securities   8,354,870         8,354,870 
    13,834,657         13,834,657 
                
At fair value through other comprehensive income               
Other investments - CelluForce        23,541    23,541 
         23,541    23,541 
                
Biological assets        16,914,120    16,914,120 
         16,914,120    16,914,120 
Total assets   13,834,657    16,937,661    30,772,318 
                
Liabilities               
At fair value through profit or loss               
Derivative financial instruments   2,218,716         2,218,716 
    2,218,716         2,218,716 
Total liabilities   2,218,716         2,218,716 

 

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December 31,
2022

 
   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Assets            
At fair value through profit or loss               
Derivative financial instruments   4,873,749         4,873,749 
Marketable securities   7,965,742         7,965,742 
    12,839,491         12,839,491 
                
At fair value through other comprehensive income               
Other investments - CelluForce        24,917    24,917 
         24,917    24,917 
                
Biological assets        14,632,186    14,632,186 
         14,632,186    14,632,186 
Total assets   12,839,491    14,657,103    27,496,594 
                
Liabilities               
At fair value through profit or loss               
Derivative financial instruments   4,846,795         4,846,795 
    4,846,795         4,846,795 
Total liabilities   4,846,795         4,846,795 

 

4.7.Climate change

 

In the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, the risks and opportunities information linked to climate change and the sustainability strategy were disclosed, which did not change significant during the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, except for the items presented in Note 4.7.1.

 

4.7.1.Opportunities linked to climate change and the sustainability strategy

 

4.7.1.1 Biomas

 

As disclosed in Note 1.2.6, Suzano and five other global companies created Biomas with objective of restoring, conserving and preserving native forests in Brazil.

 

The initiative aims to restore and protect, over a period of 20 years, native forest in some of Brazil´s most valuable ecosystems, such as the Amazon, Atlantic Forest and Cerrado biomes – The area is equivalent to the territory of Switzerland or the state of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil.

 

The initiative aims to promote a sustainable business model from a financial perspective, enabling each restoration, conservation, and preservation projects to be viable through the commercialization of carbon credits, as removals and avoided emissions, reducing tons of CO2e from the atmosphere.

 

The first stage will involve the identification and prospecting of areas, promoting nurseries for the large-scale production of native trees, engaging local communities in Biomas activities, discussing the application of the project in public areas, partnering with carbon certification platforms and implementing pilot projects.

 

4.7.1.2Generation of carbon credits

 

The Company has ongoing carbon credit projects certifications, including:

 

·Horizonte de Carbono Project, which aims to restore degraded areas through the reforestation of native and eucalyptus trees. On March 30, 2023, the certifier Verra completed the validation and verification of 1.9Mt CO2e of the Horizonte Project (VCS ID 3350), of which 10% will be allocated to the Verra reserve and 1.7Mt CO2e is eligible for the issuance of credits. The Company has not yet issued such credits.

 

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The carbon credits are registered by Verra, an accredited company that holds a global platform, which is also responsible for the custody of the credits. This company has developed the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) program, currently regarded as the global reference standard, in the best understanding of the company.

 

4.7.1.3Production of wood-based textile fiber

 

In May 2023, Woodspin, located in Finland, inaugurated the first factory producing sustainable, recyclable and fully biodegradable textile fiber from responsibly grown wood, the result of the joint venture between Spinnova and Suzano. This new type of “green fabric” has the potential to replace less sustainable materials used in many products. This unit will be used for market development and technology improvement.

 

For the construction and operation of textile fiber projects, Woodspin uses Suzano's microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) as raw material.

 

4.8.Capital management

 

The main objective is to strengthen the Company’s capital structure, aiming to maintain an appropriate level of financial leverage while mitigating risks that could affect the availability of capital for business development.

 

The Company continuously monitors significant indicators, such as consolidated financial leverage, which is the ratio of total net debt to adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”).

 

5.CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

   Average yield
p.a. %
  

June 30,
2023

  

December 31,
2022

 
Cash and banks (1)   5.34    10,327,055    8,064,193 
                
Cash equivalents               
Local currency               
Fixed-term deposits (compromised)   97.30 of CDI    560,985    1,441,758 
                
Foreign currency               
Fixed-term deposits (2)   6.01    972,375      
         11,860,415    9,505,951 

 

1)Refers mainly to investments in foreign currency under the Sweep Account modality, which is a remunerated account the balance of which is invested and made available automatically each day.

 

2)Refers to Time Deposit applications, with maturity up to 90 days, which is a remunerated bank deposit with a specific maturity period and is subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

 

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6.MARKETABLE SECURITIES

 

   Average yield
p.a. %
  

June 30,
2023

   December 31,
2022
 
In local currency               
Private funds   112.40 of CDI    1,034,750    1,208,975 
Private Securities (“CDBs”)   100.51 of CDI    2,052,353    1,827,012 
CDBs - Escrow Account (1)   100.24 of CDI    441,140    419,103 
         3,528,243    3,455,090 
Foreign currency               
Time deposits (2)   6.39    4,563,527    4,386,589 
Other        263,100    124,063 
         4,826,627    4,510,652 
         8,354,870    7,965,742 
                
Current        7,913,730    7,546,639 
Non-Current        441,140    419,103 

 

1)Includes escrow accounts, which will be released only after obtaining the applicable governmental approvals, and pending compliance by the Company with the conditions precedent in transactions involving the sale of rural properties.

 

2)Refers to Time Deposit investments, with maturities over 90 days, which are remunerated bank deposits with specific maturity periods.

 

7.TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

7.1.Breakdown of balances

 

  

June 30,
2023

   December 31,
2022
 
Domestic customers          
Third parties   1,599,377    1,915,745 
Related parties (Note 11) (1)   73,564    99,608 
           
 Foreign customers          
Third parties   4,845,044    7,612,768 
           
(-) Expected credit losses   (29,793)   (21,109)
    6,488,192    9,607,012 

 

1)The balance refers to transactions with Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel.

 

The Company carries out factoring transactions for certain customer receivables where transfers the control and all risks and rewards related to these receivables to the counterparty, so these receivables are derecognized from accounts receivable in the balance sheet. This transaction refers to an additional cash generation opportunity and is therefore classified as a financial asset measured at amortized cost. The impact of these factoring transactions on the accounts receivable as of June 30, 2023, was R$4,227,031 (R$6,889,492 as of December 31, 2022).

 

7.2.Breakdown of trade accounts receivable by maturity

 

  

June 30,
2023

  

December 31,
2022

 
Current   5,432,105    8,652,376 
Overdue          
 Up to 30 days   855,757    777,150 
 From 31 to 60 days   44,915    74,253 
 From 61 to 90 days   50,212    54,784 
 From 91 to 120 days   9,921    20,975 
 From 121 to 180 days   50,728    18,945 
 From 181 days   44,554    8,529 
    6,488,192    9,607,012 

 

7.3.Roll-forward of expected credit losses

 

  

June 30,
2023

   December 31,
2022
 
Opening balance   (21,109)   (34,763)
Additions   (10,464)   (5,228)
Reversals   177    3,576 
Write-offs   1,536    12,355 
Exchange rate variations   67    2,951 
Closing balance   (29,793)   (21,109)

 

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The Company maintains guarantees for overdue receivables as part of its commercial operations, through credit insurance policies, letters of credit and other guarantees. These guarantees avoid the need to recognize expected credit losses, in accordance with the Company's credit policy.

 

7.4.Main customers

 

The Company has 1 (one) customer responsible for 12.37% of the net sales of pulp segment on June 30, 2023 (10.67% on December 31, 2022) and no main customer responsible for more than 10% of the net sales of paper segment on June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

8.INVENTORIES

 

  

June 30,
2023

   December 31,
2022
 
Finished goods          
Pulp          
Domestic (Brazil)   501,037    616,415 
Foreign   1,711,100    1,426,064 
Paper          
Domestic (Brazil)   535,026    358,973 
Foreign   245,267    192,671 
Work in process   119,644    93,964 
Raw materials          
Wood   1,586,058    1,480,616 
Operating supplies and packaging   745,413    716,089 
Spare parts and other   978,951    843,469 
    6,422,496    5,728,261 

 

Inventories are disclosed net of estimated losses.

 

8.1.Roll-forward of estimated losses

 

  

June 30,

2023

   December 31,
2022
 
Opening balance   (105,989)   (91,258)
Additions   (23,859)   (89,552)
Reversals   24,713    33,492 
Write-offs   17,893    41,329 
 Closing balance   (87,242)   (105,989)

 

On June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no inventory items pledged as collateral.

 

9.RECOVERABLE TAXES

 

  

June 30,
2023

  

December 31,
2022

 
IRPJ/CSLL – prepayments and withheld taxes   328,747    179,812 
PIS/COFINS – on acquisitions of property, plant and equipment (1)   87,955    89,334 
PIS/COFINS – operations   615,322    523,970 
PIS/COFINS – exclusions from ICMS (2)   458,319    570,945 
ICMS – on acquisitions of property, plant and equipment (3)   358,999    167,286 
ICMS – operations (4)   1,446,388    1,423,375 
Reintegra program (5)   76,549    65,971 
Other taxes and contributions   39,690    39,057 
Provision for loss on ICMS credits (6)   (1,306,768)   (1,103,807)
    2,105,201    1,955,943 
           
Current   747,847    549,580 
Non-current   1,357,354    1,406,363 

 

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1)Social Integration Program (“PIS”) and Social Security Funding Contribution (“COFINS”): Credits whose realization is based on the years of depreciation of the corresponding asset.

 

2)The Company and its subsidiaries filed lawsuits over the years seeking the exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS contribution tax basis, in relation to certain transactions during various periods from March 1992, details on the initial recognition were disclosed in the financial statements of December 31, 2021.

 

3)Tax on Sales and Services (“ICMS”): Credits from the acquisition of property, plant and equipment are recovered on a straight-line basis over a four-year period, from the acquisition date, in accordance with the relevant regulation, the ICMS Control on Property, Plant and Equipment (“CIAP”).

 

4)ICMS credits accrued due to the volume of exports and credit generated from product import transactions: Credits are concentrated in the States of Espírito Santo, Maranhão, Mato Grosso do Sul e São Paulo, where the Company realizes the credits through the sale of credits to third parties, after approval from the State Ministry of Finance of each State. Credits are also being realized through the consumption of consumer goods (tissue) transactions in the domestic market.

 

5)Special Regime of Tax Refunds for Export Companies ("Reintegra"): Reintegra is a program that aims to refund the residual costs of taxes paid throughout the export chain to taxpayers, to make them more competitive in foreign markets.

 

6)Related to provisions for ICMS credit balances that are not probable to be recovered.

 

9.1.Roll-forward of provision for loss

 

   ICMS 
  

June 30,
2023

   December 31,
2022
 
Opening balance   (1,103,807)   (1,064,268)
Addition (1)   (217,782)   (221,903)
Write-off        18,464 
Reversal   14,821    163,900 
Closing balance   (1,306,768)   (1,103,807)

 

1)Refers, substantially, to the accumulated ICMS credits of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, arising from the construction operations of the Cerrado Project, and of the state of Espirito Santo, of the accumulated credits due to the volume of exports.

 

10.ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS

 

  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Forestry development program and partnerships   1,981,199    1,592,132 
Advance to suppliers - others   103,181    108,146 
    2,084,380    1,700,278 
           
Current   103,181    108,146 
Non-current   1,981,199    1,592,132 

 

In the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, the characteristics of the advances were disclosed, which did not change during the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.

 

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11.RELATED PARTIES

 

The Company's commercial and financial transactions with the controlling shareholder and Companies owned by the controlling shareholder Suzano Holding S.A. ("Suzano Group") were carried out at specific prices and conditions, as well as the corporate governance practices adopted by the Company, and those recommended and/or required by the applicable legislation.

 

The transactions refers mainly to:

 

Assets: (i) accounts receivable from the sale of pulp, paper, tissue and other products; (ii) dividends receivable; (iii) reimbursement for expenses; and (iv) social services;

 

Liabilities: (i) loan agreements;(ii) reimbursement for expenses; (iii) social services; (iv) real estate consulting; and (v) dividends payable.

 

Amounts in the statements of income: (i) sale of pulp, paper, tissue and other products; (ii) loan charges and exchange variation; (iii) social services and (viii) real estate consulting.

 

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, there were no material changes in the terms of the agreements, deals and transactions entered into, nor were there any new contracts, agreements or transactions of any different nature entered into between the Company and its related parties.

 

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  11.1. Balances recognized in assets and liabilities and amounts of transactions during the period

 

   Assets  Liabilities   Sales (purchases), net 
  

June

30, 2023

  December 31,
2022
 

June

30, 2023

   December 31,
2022
  

June

30, 2023

  

June

30, 2022

 
Transactions with controlling shareholders                      
Suzano Holding     5          22   30 
      5          22   30 

Transactions with companies of the Suzano Group and other related parties

                      
Management (expect compensation – Note 11.2)        (4)  (5)  (810)  (15)
Bexma Participações Ltda     1          4   4 
Bizma Investimentos Ltda     1          3   4 
Civelec Participações Ltda  4,575             4,825     
Fundação Arymax                1   1 
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel (1)  73,564  106,940  (12,033)  (3,705)  108,105   90,916 
Instituto Ecofuturo - Futuro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável     3  (1,124)  (66)  (3,959)  (2,267)
IPLF Holding S.A.     23          2   2 
Nemonorte Imóveis e Participações Ltda                (88)  (105)
   78,139  106,968  (13,161)  (3,776)  108,083   88,540 
   78,139  106,973  (13,161)  (3,776)  108,105   88,570 
                       
Assets                      
Trade accounts receivable (Note 7)  73,564  99,608                
Dividends receivable     7,334                
Other assets  4,575  31                
Liabilities                      
Trade accounts payable (Note 17)        (13,161)  (3,776)        
   78,139  106,973  (13,161)  (3,776)        

 

1) Refers mainly to the sale of pulp.

 

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11.2.Management compensation

 

Expenses related to the compensation of key management personnel, which include the Board of Directors, Fiscal Council and Board of Statutory Executive Officers, recognized in the statement of income for the period, are set out below:

 

  

June 30,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

 
Short-term benefits          
Salary or compensation   23,822    24,741 
Direct and indirect benefits   1,194    464 
Bonus   4,724    3,516 
    29,740    28,721 
Long-term benefits          
Share-based compensation plan   12,407    25,726 
    12,407    25,726 
    42,147    54,447 

 

Short-term benefits include fixed compensation (salaries and fees, vacation pay, mandatory bonus and “13th month’s salary” bonus), payroll charges (Company’s share of contributions to social security – “INSS”) and variable compensation such as profit sharing, bonuses and benefits (company car, health plan, meal voucher, market voucher, life insurance and private pension plan).

 

Long-term benefits include the stock option plan and phantom shares for executives and key members of Management, in accordance with the specific regulations disclosed in Note 22.

 

12.INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES

 

12.1.Deferred taxes

 

The Company calculates income tax and social contribution taxes, current and deferred, based on the following rates: (i) 15% plus an additional 10% on taxable income in excess of R$240 for IRPJ; and (ii) 9% for CSLL, on the net income. Balances are recognized in the Company's income on an accruals basis.

 

Subsidiaries domiciled in Brazil have their taxes calculated and provisioned in accordance with the current legislation and their specific tax regime, including, in some cases, the presumed profit method. Subsidiaries domiciled abroad are subject to taxation in their respective jurisdictions, according to local regulations.

 

Deferred income and social contribution taxes are recognized at the net amounts in non-current assets or liabilities.

 

In Brazil, Law nº. 12,973/14 revoked article 74 of Provisional Measure nº. 2,158/01 and determines that the parcel of the adjustment of the value of the investment in subsidiaries, direct and indirect, domiciled abroad, equivalent to the profit earned by them before income tax, except for exchange rate variation, must be added in the determination of taxable income and the social contribution calculation basis of the controlling entity domiciled in Brazil, at each year ended.

 

The Company management believes in the validity of the provisions of international treaties entered by Brazil to avoid double taxation. In order to ensure its right to non-double taxation, the Company filed a lawsuit in April 2019, which aims to exempt the double taxation in Brazil, of profits earned by its subsidiary located in Austria, according to Law No. 12,973/14. Due to the preliminary injunction granted in favor of the Company in the aforementioned lawsuit, the Company decided not to add the profit from Suzano International Trading GmbH, located in Austria, when determining its taxable income and social contribution basis of the net profit of the Company for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. There is no provision for tax related to the non-double taxation profits of such subsidiary in 2022.

 

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12.1.1.Deferred income and social contribution taxes

 

  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Tax loss   1,203,724    1,207,096 
Negative tax basis of social contribution   453,538    445,250 
           
Assets - temporary differences          
Provision for judicial liabilities   292,460    268,596 
Operating provisions and other losses   1,030,664    999,028 
Exchange rate variations   2,369,677    4,297,503 
Amortization of fair value adjustments arising from business combinations   665,983    680,142 
Unrealized profit on inventories   164,996    363,052 
Leases   328,682    364,838 
    6,509,724    8,625,505 
           
Liabilities - temporary differences          
Goodwill - tax benefit on unamortized goodwill   1,161,410    1,023,103 
Property, plant and equipment - deemed cost   1,174,570    1,217,349 
Depreciation accelerated for tax-incentive reason (1)   834,389    869,997 
Capitalized loan costs   404,955    210,834 
Fair value of biological assets   1,027,008    703,274 
Deferred taxes, net of fair value adjustments   384,016    398,950 
Tax credits - gains from tax lawsuit (exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS basis)   155,828    194,121 
Derivatives gains (“MtM”)   1,108,764    9,164 
Provision of deferred taxes on results of subsidiaries abroad   98,984      
Other temporary differences   23,539    13,416 
    6,373,463    4,640,208 
           
Non-current assets   147,638    3,986,415 
Non-current liabilities   11,377    1,118 

 

(1)Accelerated tax depreciation is taken as a benefit only in the income tax calculation bases.

 

12.1.2.Breakdown of accumulated tax losses and social contribution tax losses carried forward

 

  

June 30,

2023

   December 31,
2022
 
Tax loss carried forward   4,814,896    4,828,384 
Negative tax basis of social contribution carried forward   5,039,311    4,947,222

  

 

12.1.3.Roll-forward of deferred tax assets

 

  

June 30,

2023

   December 31,
2022
 
Opening balance   3,985,297    8,729,929 
Tax loss   (3,372)   50,220 
Negative tax basis of social contribution   8,288    34,176 
Provision for judicial liabilities   23,864    19,251 
Operating provisions and other losses   31,636    33,898 
Exchange rate variation   (1,927,826)   (2,257,699)
Derivative gains (“MtM”)   (1,099,600)   (2,202,857)
Amortization of fair value adjustments arising from business combinations   775    8,970 
Unrealized profit on inventories   (198,056)   64,164 
Leases   (36,156)   (8,534)
Goodwill - tax benefit on unamortized goodwill   (138,307)   (276,614)
Property, plant and equipment - deemed cost   42,779    99,510 
Depreciation accelerated for tax-incentive reason   35,608    74,952 
Capitalized loan costs   (194,121)   (111,435)
Fair value of biological assets   (323,734)   (272,308)
Deferred taxes on the results of subsidiaries abroad   (98,984)     
Credits on exclusion of ICMS from the PIS/COFINS tax base   38,293    3,906 
Other temporary differences   (10,123)   (4,232)
Closing balance   136,261    3,985,297 

 

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12.2.Reconciliation of the effects of income tax and social contribution on profit or loss

 

  

June 30,

2023

  

June 30,

2022

 
Net income (loss) before taxes   14,380,751    13,937,137 
Income tax and social contribution benefit (expense) at the statutory nominal rate of 34%   (4,889,455)   (4,738,627)
           
Tax effect on permanent differences          
Taxation (difference) on profits of subsidiaries in Brazil and abroad (1)   815,768    1,473,037 
Equity method   143    3,164 
Thin capitalization (2)   (27,114)   (198,725)
Credit related to the Reintegra Program   3,694    3,677 
Director bonuses   (3,481)   (11,176)
Tax incentives   41,769    22,464 
Donations/Fines – Other   (1,659)   (3,052)
    (4,060,335)   (3,449,238)
Income tax          
Current   (193,265)   (116,819)
Deferred   (2,830,430)   (2,446,211)
    (3,023,695)   (2,563,030)
Social Contribution          
Current   (17,738)   (5,818)
Deferred   (1,018,902)   (880,390)
    (1,036,640)   (886,208)
Income and social contribution benefits (expenses) for the period   (4,060,335)   (3,449,238)
           
Effective rate of income and social contribution tax expenses   28.23%   24.75%

 

1)The difference in the taxation of subsidiaries is substantially due to the differences between the nominal tax rates in Brazil and those of subsidiaries located abroad.

 

2)The Brazilian thin capitalization rules establish that interest paid or credited by a Brazilian entity to a related party abroad may only be deducted for income tax and social contribution purposes if the interest expense is viewed as necessary for the activities of the local entity, and when certain limits and requirements are met. On June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, the Company did not meet all of the limits and requirements, and therefore the expense is not deductible for the period.

 

12.3.Tax incentives

 

The Company benefits from a tax incentive for partial reduction of the income tax obtained from operations carried out in areas under the jurisdiction of the Northeast Development Superintendence (“SUDENE”) and the Superintendence of Amazon Development (“SUDAM”). The IRPJ reduction incentive is calculated based on the activity profits (exploitation profits) and considers the allocation of the operating profit based on the incentive production levels for each product.

 

Area/Regions   Company    Maturity 
Northeast Development Superintendence (“SUDENE”)          
Mucuri (BA) - Line 1   Suzano    2024 
Mucuri (BA) - Line 2   Suzano    2027 
Eunápolis (BA)   Veracel    2025 
Imperatriz (MA)   Suzano    2024 
Aracruz (ES)   Portocel    2030 
Aracruz (ES)   Suzano    2031 
           
Superintendence of Amazon Development (“SUDAM”)          
Belém (PA)   Suzano    2025 

 

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13.BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

 

The roll-forward of biological assets is as set forth below:

 

   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Opening balance   14,632,186    12,248,732 
Additions   2,899,032    4,957,380 
Depletions   (1,805,371)   (3,665,057)
Gain on fair value adjustments   1,256,315    1,199,759 
Disposals   (36,278)   (82,331)
Other write-offs   (31,764)   (26,297)
Closing balance   16,914,120    14,632,186 

 

The calculation of fair value of the biological assets falls under Level 3 in the hierarchy set forth in IFRS 13 — Measurement of Fair Value, due to the complexity and structure of the calculation.

 

The assumptions such as the average annual growth (“IMA”), discount rate, and average gross selling price of eucalyptus, stand out as being the most sensitive, where increases or reductions in these assumptions could generate significant gains or losses in the measurement of fair value.

 

The assumptions used in the measurement of the fair value of biological assets were as follow:

 

i)Average cycle of forest formation between 6 and 7 years;

 

ii)Effective area of forest from the 3rd year of planting;

 

iii)The IMA consists of the estimated volume of production of wood with bark in m3 per hectare, ascertained based on the genetic material used in each region, silvicultural practices and forest management, production potential, climate factors and soil conditions;

 

iv)The estimated average standard cost per hectare includes silvicultural and forest management expenses, applied to each year of formation of the biological cycle of the forests, plus the costs of land lease agreements and the opportunity cost of owning land;

 

v)The average gross selling prices of eucalyptus were based on specialized research on transactions carried out by the Company with independent third parties; and

 

vi)The discount rate used in cash flows is measured based on the capital structure and other economic assumptions of an independent market participant in the sale of standing wood (forests).

 

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The table below discloses the measurement of the premises adopted:

 

  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Planted useful area (hectare)   1,105,168    1,097,081 
    Mature assets   181,573    134,752 
    Immature assets   923,595    962,329 
Average annual growth (IMA) – m3/hectare/year   37.61    37.07 
Average gross sale price of eucalyptus – R$/m3   97.34    90.16 
Discount rate - % (post-tax)   8.8%   9.1%

 

The pricing model considers the net cash flows, after the deduction of taxes on profit at the applicable rates.

 

The fair value adjustment justified by the combined variations of the indicators mentioned above resulted in a positive variation of R$1,256,315 recognized in other operating income (expenses), net (Note 30).

 

  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Physical changes   432,212    (37,088)
Price   824,103    1,236,847 
    1,256,315    1,199,759 

 

The Company manages the financial and climate risks related to its agricultural activities in a preventive manner. To reduce the risks arising from edaphoclimatic factors, the weather is monitored through meteorological stations and, in the event of pests and diseases, our Department of Forestry Research and Development, an area specialized in physiological and phytosanitary aspects, has procedures to diagnose and act rapidly against possible occurrences and losses.

 

The Company has no biological assets pledged for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

14.INVESTMENTS

 

14.1. Investments breakdown

 

  

June 30,

2023

   December 31, 2022 
Investments in associates and joint ventures   383,500    354,200 
Goodwill   233,228    233,399 
Other investments evaluated at fair value through other comprehensive income - Celluforce   23,541    24,917 
    640,269    612,516 

 

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14.2.Investments in associates and joint ventures

 

   Information of joint ventures as at   Company Participation 
  

June 30,
2023

   Carrying amount   In the income (expenses) for
the period
 
   Equity   Income
(expenses)
of the
period
  

Participation
equity
(%)

  

June 30,
2023

   December 31,
2022
  

June 30,
2023

  

June 30,
2022

 
Associate                                   
Ensyn Corporation   2,684    (16,508)   26.07%   700    1,250    (4,304)   5,597 
Spinnova Plc (1)   526,204         19.03%   100,137    113,079    (6,706)   (4,939)
                   100,837    114,329    (11,010)   658 
                                    
Joint ventures                                   
Domestic (Brazil)                                   
   Biomas   28,962    (1,051)   16.66%   4,825         (175)     
   Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel   366,704    76,069    49.90%   182,985    158,996    21,524    8,764 
Foreign                                   
   F&E Technologies LLC   9,928         50.00%   4,964    5,230           
   Woodspin Oy   179,778    (19,376)   50.00%   89,889    75,645    (9,688)   (1)
                   282,663    239,871    11,661    8,763 
                                    
Other movements                  23,541    24,917    (232)   (114)
                   23,541    24,917    (232)   (114)
                   407,041    379,117    419    9,307 

 

1)The average share price quoted on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market (NFNGM) was EUR4.91 (four euros and ninety-one cents) on June 30, 2023.

 

15.PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

   Land   Buildings  

Machinery,
equipment
and facilities

   Work in
progress
   Other (1)   Total 
Average rate %      3.52   6.24       17.41     
                         
Accumulated cost  9,791,102   9,415,818   43,949,632   1,603,915   1,104,601   65,865,068 
Accumulated depreciation      (3,577,097)  (23,344,836)      (773,432)  (27,695,365)
Balance as of December 31, 2021  9,791,102   5,838,721   20,604,796   1,603,915   331,169   38,169,703 
Additions  5,089   516   381,741   11,220,806   15,832   11,623,984 
Additions of merged companies  3,829,344                   3,829,344 
Write-offs  (69,773)  (10,613)  (58,435)      (3,384)  (142,205)
Depreciation      (310,429)  (2,367,163)      (124,464)  (2,802,056)
Transfers  930,646   246,782   1,057,714   (2,451,570)  194,292   (22,136)
Accumulated cost  14,486,408   9,644,875   45,160,365   10,373,151   1,281,328   80,946,127 
Accumulated depreciation      (3,879,898)  (25,541,712)      (867,883)  (30,289,493)
Balance as of December 31, 2022  14,486,408   5,764,977   19,618,653   10,373,151   413,445   50,656,634 
Additions (2)  11,504       233,146   6,159,347   4,567   6,408,564 
Amounts from the acquisition of MMC Brasil (3)  4,572   110,965   451,969   8,306   13,353   589,165 
Write-offs  (23,121)  (30,925)  (31,743)      (57,907)  (143,696)
Depreciation      (152,674)  (1,236,907)      (65,881)  (1,455,462)
Transfers  255,036   158,860   1,051,866   (1,609,709)  117,050   (26,897)
Accumulated cost  14,734,399   9,852,001   46,791,386   14,931,095   1,347,625   87,656,506 
Accumulated depreciation      (4,000,798)  (26,704,402)      (922,998)  (31,628,198)
Balance as of June 30, 2023  14,734,399   5,851,203   20,086,984   14,931,095   424,627   56,028,308 

 

1)Includes vehicles, furniture and utensils and computer equipment.

 

2)The addition of work in progress refers, mainly to the Cerrado Project, of which R$649,116 is a non-cash effect in the period.

 

3)On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MMC Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda.(Note 1.2.3.)

 

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On June 30, 2023, the Company evaluated the business, market and climate impacts, and did not identify any event that indicated the need to perform an impairment test and to record any impairment provision for property, plant and equipment.

 

15.1.Items pledged as collateral

 

On June 30, 2023, property, plant and equipment items pledged as collateral for loan transactions and legal proceedings, consisting mainly of the units of Suzano and Três Lagoas totalling R$12,856,211 (R$12,773,662 in the same units as at December 31, 2022).

 

15.2.Capitalized expenses

 

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, the Company capitalized loan costs in the amount of R$511,650 (R$359,407 as of December 31, 2022). The weighted average interest rate, adjusted by the equalization of the exchange rate effects, utilized to determine the capitalized amount was 11.78% p.a. (12.49% p.a. as of December 31, 2022).

 

16.INTANGIBLE

 

16.1.Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives

 

  

June 30,

2023

   December 31,
2022
 
Goodwill - Facepa   119,332    119,332 
Goodwill - Fibria   7,897,051    7,897,051 
Goodwill - MMC Brasil (1)   182,798      
Other (2)   4,018    3,405 
    8,203,199    8,019,788 

 

1)Refers to the goodwill of the MMC Brasil business combination, whose allocation of the purchase price is disclosed in note 1.2.3.

2)Refers to other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives such as servitude of passage and electricity.

 

The goodwill is based on expected future profitability supported by valuation reports, after the purchase price allocation.

 

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units as presented in Note 28.4.

 

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, the Company did not identify any event that indicated the need to perform the impairment test and to record any impairment provision for intangible assets.

 

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16.2.Intangible assets with limited useful lives

 

      

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
Opening balance        7,173,183    8,014,740 
Additions        197    90,499 
Fair value adjustment MMC Brasil (1)        189,655      
Write-offs             (51)
Amortization        (489,650)   (966,796)
Transfers and others        35,563    34,791 
Closing balance        6,908,948    7,173,183 
Represented by  Average rate %           
Non-competition agreements   5.00    4,971    5,128 
Port concessions   4.30    547,242    554,832 
Lease agreements   16.90    10,624    14,374 
Supplier agreements   12.90    48,146    55,554 
Port service contracts   4.20    564,501    579,289 
Cultivars   14.30    50,980    61,176 
Trademarks and patents (1)   9.05    199,024    10,935 
Customer portfolio   9.10    5,336,369    5,746,860 
Supplier agreements   17.60    16,142    21,427 
Software   20.00    122,013    113,946 
Other   5.75    8,936    9,662 
         6,908,948    7,173,183 
                
Cost        12,229,915    12,004,503 
Amortization        (5,320,967)   (4,831,320)
Closing balance        6,908,948    7,173,183 

 

1)On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MMC Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda.(Note 1.2.3.)

 

17.TRADE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

 

  

June 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 
In local currency          
Related party (Note 11.1) (1)   13,161    3,776 
Third party (2)(3)   4,305,857    4,171,988 
In foreign currency          
Third party (3)   2,028,936    2,030,806 
    6,347,954    6,206,570 

 

1)The balance refers mainly to transactions with Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel.

 

2)Within the balance of suppliers, there are values under supplier finance arrangement that were subject to anticipation with financial institutions at the exclusive option of certain suppliers, without changing the originally defined purchase conditions (payment terms and negotiated prices). The balance related to such operations on June 30, 2023 was R$243,229 (R$416,643 at December 31, 2022).

 

3)Within the balance of suppliers, the following balances refer to the Cerrado Project, R$988,892 (R$625,645 on December 31, 2022) in local currency and R$1,656,702 (R$1,370,833 on December 31, 2022) in foreign currency.

 

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18.LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES

 

18.1.Breakdown by type

 

      Average
annual  
   Current   Non-current   Total 
Type  Interest rate  interest rate -
%
   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
In foreign currency                                      
BNDES  UMBNDES   5.4    4,174    11,207              4,174    11,207 
Bonds  Fixed   5.0    832,242    907,059    39,928,218    43,218,286    40,760,460    44,125,345 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)  LIBOR/Fixed   6.2    1,719,005    156,156    14,597,783    16,779,064    16,316,788    16,935,220 
Assets financing  SOFR   3.6    44,320    26,755    177,526    113,217    221,846    139,972 
IFC - International Finance Corporation  SOFR   5.9    1,845         2,850,036         2,851,881      
Others           10,647    5,980              10,647    5,980 
            2,612,233    1,107,157    57,553,563    60,110,567    60,165,796    61,217,724 
In local currency                                      
BNDES  TJLP   8.4    55,034    69,495    221,302    246,004    276,336    315,499 
BNDES  TLP   10.7    53,908    41,640    2,346,197    1,775,991    2,400,105    1,817,631 
BNDES  Fixed   4.5    8,563    18,666    2,004    4,011    10,567    22,677 
BNDES  SELIC   13.3    67,951    67,115    836,034    814,320    903,985    881,435 
CRA (“Agribusiness Receivables Certificates”)  CDI/IPCA   9.6    1,269,990    1,829,966              1,269,990    1,829,966 
NCE (“Export credit notes”)  CDI   11.0    78,548    76,463    1,378,261    1,277,616    1,456,809    1,354,079 
NCR (“Rural producer certificates”)  CDI   10.7    12,981    13,144    274,265    274,127    287,246    287,271 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)  Fixed   8.1    1,339,409    77,694         1,315,813    1,339,409    1,393,507 
Debentures  CDI   11.7    33,926    33,689    6,388,162    5,421,113    6,422,088    5,454,802 
            2,920,310    2,227,872    11,446,225    11,128,995    14,366,535    13,356,867 
            5,532,543    3,335,029    68,999,788    71,239,562    74,532,331    74,574,591 
                                       
Interest on financing           1,141,837    1,238,623              1,141,837    1,238,623 
Non-current funding           4,390,706    2,096,406    68,999,788    71,239,562    73,390,494    73,335,968 
            5,532,543    3,335,029    68,999,788    71,239,562    74,532,331    74,574,591 

 

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18.2.Breakdown by maturity – non-current

 

   2024  2025  2026  2027  2028  2029
onwards
  Total 
In foreign currency                      
Bonds  5,970  1,640,973  2,495,454  3,350,524  2,406,200  30,029,097  39,928,218 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)  894,202  5,254,429  4,656,085  3,793,067        14,597,783 
Assets financing  22,774  46,987  48,860  48,123  10,782     177,526 
IFC - International Finance Corporation           187,413  883,520  1,779,103  2,850,036 
   922,946  6,942,389  7,200,399  7,379,127  3,300,502  31,808,200  57,553,563 
In local currency                      
BNDES – TJLP  22,052  98,809  85,571  7,090  3,590  4,190  221,302 
BNDES – TLP  21,408  60,963  80,573  141,272  138,439  1,903,542  2,346,197 
BNDES – Fixed  2,004                 2,004 
BNDES – SELIC  28,720  217,090  217,135  28,057  28,103  316,929  836,034 
NCE (“Export credit notes”)     640,800  637,460  25,000  25,000  50,001  1,378,261 
NCR (“Rural producer certificates”)     137,500  136,765           274,265 
Debentures     2,340,550  2,333,776     748,306  965,530  6,388,162 
   74,184  3,495,712  3,491,280  201,419  943,438  3,240,192  11,446,225 
   997,130  10,438,101  10,691,679  7,580,546  4,243,940  35,048,392  68,999,788 

 

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18.3.Roll-forward of loans, financing and debentures

 

   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Opening balance   74,574,591    79,628,629 
Fundraising, net of issuance costs   5,276,816    1,335,715 
Interest accrued   2,309,587    4,007,737 
Monetary and exchange rate variations, net   (4,543,048)   (3,949,020)
Settlement of principal   (765,533)   (2,517,934)
Settlement of interest   (2,352,484)   (4,019,072)
Amortization of fundraising costs   32,402    69,649 
Others (fair value adjustments to business combinations)        18,887 
Closing balance   74,532,331    74,574,591 

 

18.4.Breakdown by currency

 

   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Brazilian Reais   14,355,349    13,347,244 
US Dollars   60,172,808    61,216,140 
Currency basket   4,174    11,207 
    74,532,331    74,574,591 

 

18.5.Fundraising costs

 

The fundraising costs are amortized based on the terms of agreements and the effective interest rate.

 

           Balance to be amortized 
Type  Cost   Amortization   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Bonds   434,970    255,182    179,788    210,822 
CRA and NCE   125,222    119,769    5,453    10,838 
Export credits (“export prepayments”)   191,710    132,897    58,813    75,520 
Debentures   59,216    16,279    42,937    9,984 
BNDES   63,588    52,692    10,896    12,016 
IFC - International Finance Corporation   41,943    459    41,484      
Others   18,147    17,412    735    873 
    934,796    594,690    340,106    320,053 

 

18.6.Guarantees

 

Some loan and financing agreements have guarantees clauses, in which the financed equipment or other property, plant and equipment are offered as collateral by the Company, as disclosed in Note 15.1.

 

The Company does not have contracts with restrictive financial clauses (financial covenants) which must be complied with.

 

18.7.Relevant transactions entered into during the period

 

18.7.1.BNDES

 

On June 27, 2023, the Company raised R$500,000 from BNDES indexed to the Long-Term Rate ("TLP"), plus a fixed interest rate of 5.23% p.a., with a principal grace period of 7 (seven) years and maturity in December 2037. The funds were allocated to projects in the forestry sector.

 

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18.7.2.International Finance Corporation (“IFC”)

 

On December 22, 2022, the Company obtained a new credit line ("A&B Loan") to be financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a syndicate of commercial banks, in a total amount of US$600,000 (equivalent to R$2,891,520).

 

The financing consists of the following parts: (i) "A-loan" in the amount of US$250,000 (equivalent to R$1,204,800) with IFC's own resources, at a cost of Term SOFR + 1.80% p.a. and a total term of eight years, with a principal grace period of six years; and (ii) "B-loan," a syndicated loan in the amount of US$350,000 (equivalent to R$1,686,720) at a cost of Term SOFR + 1.60% p.a. and a total term of seven years, with a principal grace period of five years.

 

This credit line was fully utilized by June 30, 2023.

 

The credit operation has sustainability performance indicators (KPIs) associated with goals for: (a) reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity, and (b) increasing the representation of women in leadership positions within the Company. The funds will be allocated to the Cerrado Project.

 

18.7.3.Advance of exchange contract (“ACC”)

 

On May 19, 2023, the Company raised US$100,000 (equivalent to R$481,920) from BNP Paribas at a fixed rate of 6.00%, with maturity in May 2024.

 

On June 21, 2023, the Company raised US$35,000 (equivalent to R$168,672) from BNP Paribas at a fixed rate of 6.52%, with maturity in June 2024.

 

18.7.4.Debenture

 

On June 29, 2023, the Company issued debenture in the amount of R$1,000,000.

 

The debenture consists of two parts: (i) an amount of R$500,000 at a cost of IPCA + 6.0188% p.a. and a total term of seven years, with a single maturity in 2030; and (ii) an amount of R$500,000 at a cost of IPCA + 6.2477% p.a. and a total term of ten years, with a single maturity in 2033.

 

18.8.Significant transactions settled during the period

 

On June 22, 2023, the Company settled a CRA contract in the amount of R$685,239 (principal and interest), with an original maturity in June 2023 and a cost of IPCA + 5.9844%.

 

19.LEASES

 

19.1.Right of use

 

The balances rolled forward are set out below:

 

   Lands   Machinery
and
equipment
   Buildings   Ships and boats   Vehicles   Total 
Balance as at December 31, 2021   2,868,411    86,464    88,410    1,748,008    2,730    4,794,023 
Additions/updates   849,996    66,821    61,647         4,216    982,680 
Depreciation (1)    (360,225)   (40,732)   (64,301)   (124,890)   (2,303)   (592,451)
Write-offs (2)   (75,026)                       (75,026)
Balance as at December 31, 2022   3,283,156    112,553    85,756    1,623,118    4,643    5,109,226 
Additions/updates   290,722    85,493    78,547         490    455,252 
Depreciation (1)    (188,802)   (51,778)   (29,419)   (62,445)   (1,191)   (333,635)
Write-offs (2)   (54)                       (54)
Balance as at June 30, 2023   3,385,022    146,268    134,884    1,560,673    3,942    5,230,789 

 

1)The amount of depreciation related to land is substantially reclassified to biological assets to make up the formation costs.

 

2)Write-off due to cancellation of contracts.

 

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For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, the Company does not have commitments to lease agreements not yet in force.

 

19.2.Lease liabilities

 

The balance of lease payables on June 30, 2023, measured at present value and discounted at the respective discount rates are set forth below:

 

Nature of agreement  Average rate
- % p.a. (1)
   Maturity (2)  Present value of
liabilities
 
Lands and farms   12.52   April/2050   3,673,964 
Machinery and equipment   11.43   April/2035   217,381 
Buildings   10.84   September/2031   122,556 
Ships and boats   11.39   February/2039   2,178,580 
Vehicles   10.83   July/2026   3,503 
            6,195,984 

 

1)To determine the discount rates, quotes were obtained from financial institutions for agreements with characteristics and average terms similar to the lease agreements.

 

2)Refers to the original maturities of the agreements and, therefore, does not consider eventual renewal clauses.

 

The balances rolled forward are set out below:

 

   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Opening balance   6,182,530    5,893,194 
Additions   455,252    982,680 
Write-offs (2)   (54)   (75,026)
Payments   (577,132)   (1,044,119)
Accrual of financial charges (1)   327,374    612,042 
Exchange rate variations   (191,986)   (186,241)
Closing balance   6,195,984    6,182,530 
           
Current   710,906    672,174 
Non-current   5,485,078    5,510,356 

 

1)On June 30, 2023, the amount of R$104,137 related to interest expenses on leased lands was capitalized to biological assets to represent the formation cost (R$178,429 as of December 31, 2022).

 

2)Write-off due to cancellation of contracts.

 

The maturity schedule for future payments not discounted to present value related to lease liabilities is disclosed in Note 4.2.

 

19.2.1.Amounts recognized in the statement of income for the period

 

The amounts recognized are set out below:

 

   June 30,
2023
   June 30,
2022
 
Expenses relating to short-term assets   5,559    1,038 
Expenses relating to low-value assets   946    571 
    6,505    1,609 

 

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20.PROVISION FOR JUDICIAL LIABILITIES

 

The Company is involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the normal course of its business, which include tax, social security, labor, civil, environment and real estate.

 

The Company classifies the risk of unfavorable decisions in legal proceedings, based on legal advice, which reflects the estimated probable losses.

 

The Company’s Management believes that, based on the available information as of the date of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information, its provisions for tax, social security, labor, civil, environment and real estate risks, accounted for according to IAS 37 are sufficient to cover estimated losses related to its legal proceedings, as set forth below:

 

20.1.Roll-forward and changes in the provisions for probable losses based on the nature of the proceedings, net of judicial deposits

 

   June 30,
2023
 
   Tax and
social
security
   Labor   Civil,
environment
and real estate
   Contingent
liabilities
assumed
(1) (2)
   Total 
Provision balance at the beginning of the period   419,915    255,805    118,729    2,645,705    3,440,154 
Payments   (1,192)   (22,839)   (868)        (24,899)
Reversal   (4,968)   (28,652)   (7,507)   (88,612)   (129,739)
Additions   29,147    62,979    11,155         103,281 
Monetary adjustment   13,158    10,700    8,889         32,747 
Provision balance   456,060    277,993    130,398    2,557,093    3,421,544 
Judicial deposits   (145,567)   (77,101)   (23,796)        (246,464)
Provision balance at the end of the period   310,493    200,892    106,602    2,557,093    3,175,080 

 

1)Amounts arising from tax-related lawsuits with a possible or remote probability of loss in the amount of R$2,410,363 and civil lawsuits in the amount of R$146,730, measured and recorded at the estimated fair value resulting from the business combination with Fibria, in accordance with paragraph 23 of IFRS 3 – Business Combinations.

 

2)Reversal due to a change in likelihood and/or due to settlement.

 

   December 31,
2022
 
   Tax and
social
security
   Labor   Civil,
environment
and real estate
   Contingent
liabilities
assumed
(1) (2)
   Total 
Provision balance at the beginning of the year   477,096    178,925    82,592    2,694,541    3,433,154 
Payments   (14,948)   (44,516)   (20,497)        (79,961)
Reversal   (71,446)   (53,211)   (15,577)   (48,836)   (189,070)
Additions   14,036    157,562    56,834         228,432 
Monetary adjustment   15,177    17,045    15,377         47,599 
Provision balance   419,915    255,805    118,729    2,645,705    3,440,154 
Judicial deposits   (149,951)   (12,270)   (21,623)        (183,844)
Provision balance at the end of the year   269,964    243,535    97,106    2,645,705    3,256,310 

 

1)Amounts arising from tax-related lawsuits with a possible or remote probability of loss in the amount of R$2,448,564 and civil lawsuits in the amount of R$197,141, measured and recorded at the estimated fair value resulting from the business combination with Fibria, in accordance with paragraph 23 of IFRS 3 – Business Combinations.

 

2)Reversal due to a change in likelihood and/or due to settlement.

 

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20.1.1.Tax and social security

 

On June 30, 2023, the Company has 30 (thirty) (31 (thirty-one) as of December 31, 2022) administrative and judicial proceedings of a tax or social security nature in which the disputed matters are related to IRPJ, CSLL, PIS, COFINS, ICMS among others, whose amounts are provisioned when the likelihood of loss is deemed probable by the Company’s external legal counsel and by Management.

 

20.1.2.Labor

 

On June 30, 2023, the Company has 1,176 (one thousand, one hundred and seventy-six) as of December 31, 2022) labor lawsuits.

 

In general, the provisioned labor proceedings are related primarily to matters frequently contested by employees of agribusiness companies, such as wages and/or severance payments, in addition to suits filed by outsourced employees of the Company.

 

20.1.3.Civil, environment and real estate

 

On June 30, 2023, the Company has 77 (seventy-seven) (66 (sixty-six) as at December 31, 2022) civil, environmental and real estate proceedings.

 

The provisioned Civil, environment and real estate proceedings are related primarily to the payment of damages, including those arising from contractual obligations, traffic-related injuries, possessory actions, environmental restoration obligations, claims and others.

 

20.2.Contingencies with possible losses

 

The Company is involved in tax, civil and labor lawsuits, whose losses have been assessed as possible by Management, supported by legal counsel, and therefore no provision was recorded:

 

   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Taxes and social security (1)   9,211,342    8,201,246 
Labor   224,181    321,428 
Civil and environmental (1)   4,981,793    4,414,877 
    14,417,316    12,937,551 

 

1)The amounts above do not include the fair value adjustments allocated to possible loss risk contingencies representing R$2,537,335 (R$2,614,518 as of December 31, 2022), which were recorded at fair value resulting from business combinations with Fibria, in accordance with paragraph 23 of IFRS 3 – Business Combinations, as presented in Note 20.1.1. above.

 

In the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, there were no significant changes in the main nature of these contingencies compared to those disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 (Note 20).

 

20.3.Contingent assets

 

In the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, there were no significant changes in the main nature of these contingencies compared to those disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 (Note 20).

 

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21.EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

  

The Company provides supplementary pension plan and defined benefit plan, such as medical assistance and life insurance. The characteristics of such benefits were disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 (Note 21), which did not change during the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.

 

21.1. Pension plan

 

Contributions made by the Company, for Suzano Prev pension plan managed by Brasilprev Seguros e Previdência S.A., for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 amounted R$8,650 (R$7,308 as of June 30, 2022) recognized under the cost of sales, selling and general and administrative expenses.

 

21.2.Defined benefits plan

 

The Company offers the following post-employment benefits in addition to the pension plans, which are measured based on actuarial calculations and recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information.

 

The roll-forward of actuarial liabilities prepared based on actuarial report is set forth below:

 

   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Opening balance   691,424    675,158 
Interest on actuarial liabilities   34,615    59,258 
Actuarial loss        12,231 
Exchange rate variations        (577)
Amount arising from the acquisition of MMC Brasil   1,457      
Benefits paid   (25,563)   (54,646)
Closing balance   701,933    691,424 

 

22.SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN

 

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, the Company has 3 (three) share-based, long-term compensation plans: (i) Phantom stock option plan (“PS”); (ii) Share Appreciation Rights (“SAR”), both settled in local currency; and (iii) restricted shares, settled in shares.

 

The characteristics and measurement method of each plan were disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 (Note 22), which did not change during the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.

 

22.1. Long term compensation plans (“PS and SAR”)

 

The roll-forward arrangements are set out below:

 

   Number of shares 
   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Opening balance   7,583,185    5,415,754 
Granted during of the period   3,318,892    4,152,200 
Exercised (1)   (244,464)   (1,474,506)
Exercised due to resignation (1)   (24,743)   (175,552)
Abandoned/cancelled due to resignation   (225,126)   (334,711)
Closing balance   10,407,744    7,583,185 

 

1)The average price of the share options exercised and exercised due to termination of employment on June 30, 2023 was R$47.78 (forty seven reais and seventy eight cents) ((R$48.79 (forty eight reais and seventy nine cents) as at December 31, 2022).

 

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22.2.Restricted shares plan

 

The position is set forth below:

 

Program   Date of
execution of
the contract
  Grant date  Price on
grant date
  Shares
Granted
   Restricted year for
transfer of shares
2020   01/02/2020  01/02/2021  R$ 51.70   111,685   01/02/2024
2021   01/02/2021  01/02/2022  R$ 53.81   113,161   01/02/2025
2022   01/02/2022  01/02/2023  R$ 52.00   101,164   01/02/2026
2023   01/02/2023  01/02/2023  R$ 49.58   161,355   01/02/2026
              487,365    

 

22.3.Measurement assumptions

 

The amounts corresponding to the services received and recognized are set forth below:

 

    Liabilities and Equity     Statement of income and Equity  
    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
    June 30,
2023
    June 30,
2022
 
Non-current liabilities                                
Provision for phantom stock plan     183,589       162,117       (32,731 )     (31,389 )
Equity                                
Stock options granted     22,584       20,790       (4,159 )     (2,668 )
Shares granted             (2,365 )             2,365  
      22,584       18,425       (4,159 )     (303 )
                      (36,890 )     (31,692 )

 

23.LIABILITIES FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

   June 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Assets acquisitions          
Vitex/Parkia (1)        1,758,365 
         1,758,365 
Business combinations          
Facepa (2)   25,884    42,655 
Vale Florestar Fundo de Investimento em Participações ("VFFIP") (3)   254,980    261,302 
    280,864    303,957 
    280,864    2,062,322 
           
Current   101,207    1,856,763 
Non-current   179,657    205,559 

 

1)On June 22, 2022, the Company acquired all the shares of the Parkia structure companies, in the amount of US$667,000 (equivalent to R$3,444,255 on the date of execution of the agreement), upon the payment of US$330,000 (equivalent to R$1,704,054 on the date of the transaction), on June 22, 2023, the payment of the second installment in the amount of US$337,000 (equivalent to R$1,615,140 on the transaction date) was made.

 

2)Acquired in March 2018, for the amount of R$307,876, upon the payment of R$267,876, with the remainder updated at the IPCA, adjusted for possible losses incurred up to the payment date, with maturity in March 2028.

 

3)On August 2014, the Company acquired Vale Florestar S.A. through VFFIP, for a total amount of R$528,941 upon the payment of R$44,998, and the remainder with maturity up to August 2029. The annual settlements, carried out in the month of August, are subject to interest and updated by the variations of the US Dollar exchange rate, and partially updated by the IPCA.

 

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24.SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

24.1 Share capital

 

On June 30, 2023, Suzano’s share capital was R$9,269,281 divided into 1,324,117,615 common shares, all nominative, book-entry shares without par value. Expenses related to the public offering were R$33,735, totaling a net share capital of R$9,235,546. The breakdown of the share capital is as set out below:

 

    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
    Quantity     (%)     Quantity     (%)  
Controlling Shareholders                                
Suzano Holding S.A.     367,612,329       27.76       367,612,329       27.01  
Controller     196,064,797       14.81       195,064,797       14.33  
Managements and related persons     34,097,609       2.57       34,102,309       2.51  
Alden Fundo de Investimento em Ações     26,154,744       1.98       26,154,744       1.91  
      623,929,479       47.12       622,934,179       45.76  
Treasury (Note 24.2)     32,466,900       2.45       51,911,569       3.81  
Other shareholders     667,721,236       50.43       686,417,836       50.43  
      1,324,117,615       100.00       1,361,263,584       100.00  

 

By a resolution of the Board of Directors, the share capital may be increased, irrespective of any amendments to the Bylaws, up to the limit of 780,119,712 common shares, all exclusively book-entry shares.

 

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, SUZB3 common shares closed the period quoted at R$44.22 (forty-four reais and twenty-two cents) and R$48.24 (forty-eight reais and twenty-four cents) on December 31, 2022.

 

24.2Treasury shares

 

In the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, the Company had 32,466,900 (51,911,569 as of December 31, 2022) of its own common shares held in treasury, with an average cost of R$42.55 (forty-two reais and fifty-five cents) per share, with a historical value of R$1,381,600 (R$2,120,324 as at December 31, 2022) and the market corresponding to R$1,435,686 (R$2,504,214 as at December 31, 2022).

 

On February 28, 2023, 37,145,969 common shares were cancelled, as described in Note 1.2.5.

 

The Company has repurchase programs, approved on October 27, 2022, with a limit of 20,000,000 common shares of its own issue, with a term of 18 months. Up to June 30, 2023, the Company had repurchased 17,701,300 common shares with a total of R$778,500, of which R$721,052 had a cash effect up to June 30, 2023 and R$57,448 were settled in the subsequent month.

 

    Quantity     Average cost
per share
    Historical
value
    Market
value
 
Balances at December 31, 2021     12,042,004       18.13       218,265       656,530  
Realization in the restricted stock plan     130,435       18.13       2,365       8,156  
Repurchase     40,000,000       47.61       1,904,424       1,904,424  
Balances at December 31, 2022     51,911,569       40.84       2,120,324       2,504,214  
Repurchase     17,701,300       43.98       778,500       778,500  
Canceled     37,145,969       40.84       1,517,224       1,570,532  
Balances at June 30, 2023     32,466,900       42.55       1,381,600       1,435,686  

 

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25.EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

25.1 Basic

 

The basic earnings (loss) per share is measured by dividing the profit attributable to the Company’s shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares issued during the period, excluding the common shares acquired by the Company and held as treasury shares.

 

    June 30,
2023
    June 30,
2022
 
Resulted of the period attributable to controlling shareholders     10,310,498       10,480,342  
Weighted average number of shares in the period – in thousands     1,336,021       1,361,264  
Weighted average treasury shares – in thousands     (26,791 )     (14,088 )
Weighted average number of outstanding shares – in thousands     1,309,230       1,347,176  
Basic earnings (loss) per common share – R$     7.87524       7.77949  

 

25.2Diluted

 

The diluted earnings (loss) per share is measured by adjusting the weighted average of outstanding common shares, assuming the conversion of all common shares with dilutive effects.

 

    June 30,
2023
    June 30,
2022
 
Resulted of the period attributed to controlling shareholders     10,310,498       10,480,342  
Weighted average number of shares during the period (except treasury shares) – in thousands     1,309,230       1,347,176  
Average number of potential shares (stock options) - in thousands     487       215  
Weighted average number of shares (diluted) – in thousands     1,309,717       1,347,391  
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share – R$     7.87231       7.77825  

 

25.3Profit reserves

 

Reserves are constituted by the allocation of the Company's profits, after the allocation for the payment of the minimum mandatory dividends and after the allocation to the various profit reserves.

 

In April 26, 2023, the shareholders' meeting approved the retention of profits in the amount of R$14,972,324, for investments on the Company's productive capacity and improvement of processes in order to meet the Company's growth strategy commitments.

 

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26.NET FINANCIAL RESULT

 

    June 30,
2023
    June 30,
2022
 
Financial expenses                
Interest on loans, financing and debentures (1)     (1,797,937 )     (1,742,976 )
Amortization of transaction costs (2)     (32,421 )     (36,838 )
Interest expenses on lease liabilities (3)     (223,237 )     (210,597 )
Amortization of fair value adjustments             (9,452 )
Other     (254,471 )     (183,660 )
      (2,308,066 )     (2,183,523 )
Financial income                
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities     683,608       303,822  
Other     106,290       48,745  
      789,898       352,567  
Results from derivative financial instruments                
Income     6,758,955       8,653,252  
Expenses     (1,859,936 )     (4,032,366 )
      4,899,019       4,620,886  
Monetary and exchange rate variations, net                
Exchange rate variations on loans, financing and debentures     4,543,048       3,812,954  
Leases     191,986       176,291  
Other assets and liabilities (4)     (1,110,099 )     (818,556 )
      3,624,935       3,170,689  
Net financial result     7,005,786       5,960,619  

 

1)Excludes R$511,650 arising from capitalized loan costs, substantially related to property, plant and equipment in progress of the Cerrado Project for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 (R$108,972 as at June 30, 2022).

 

2)Includes expense of R$19 arising from transaction costs on loans and financing that were recognized directly in the statement of income (R$39 as at June 30, 2022).

 

3)Includes R$104,137 referring to the reclassification to the biological assets item for the composition of the formation cost (R$84,470 as of June 30, 2022).

 

4)Includes effects of exchange rate variations of trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and others.

 

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27.NET SALES

 

   June 30,
2023
   June 30,
2022
 
Gross sales   24,552,121    25,466,749 
Sales deductions          
Returns and cancellations   (65,560)   (42,388)
Discounts and rebates   (3,019,895)   (3,187,446)
    21,466,666    22,236,915 
Taxes on sales   (1,030,649)   (974,425)
Net sales   20,436,017    21,262,490 

 

28.SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

28.1Criteria for identifying operating segments

 

The Board of Directors and Board of Statutory Executive Officers evaluates the performance of the Company’s business segments through EBITDA.

 

The operating segments defined by the Company’s management are set forth below:

 

i)Pulp: comprised of the production and sale of hardwood eucalyptus pulp and fluff pulp, mainly to supply the foreign market.

 

ii)Paper: comprises the production and sale of paper to meet the demands of both the domestic and foreign markets. Consumer goods (tissue) sales are classified under this segment due to their immateriality.

 

Information related to total assets by reportable segment is not disclosed, as it is not included in the set of information made available to the Company’s management, which makes investment decisions and determines the allocation of resources on a consolidated basis.

 

In addition, with respect to geographical information related to non-current assets, the Company does not disclose such information, as all property, plant and equipment, biological and intangible assets are in Brazil.

 

28.2Information of operating segments

 

    June 30,
2023
 
    Pulp     Paper     Total  
Net sales     16,302,347       4,133,670       20,436,017  
Domestic market (Brazil)     1,249,493       2,971,910       4,221,403  
Foreign markets     15,052,854       1,161,760       16,214,614  
EBITDA     9,155,697       1,812,784       10,968,481  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization                     (3,593,516 )
Operating profit before net financial income (“EBIT”) (1)                     7,374,965  
EBITDA margin (%)     56.16 %     43.85 %     53.67 %

 

1)(“Earnings before interest and tax”).

 

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    June 30,
2022
 
    Pulp     Paper     Total  
Net sales     17,496,421       3,766,069       21,262,490  
Domestic market (Brazil)     1,246,965       2,589,671       3,836,636  
Foreign market     16,249,456       1,176,398       17,425,854  
EBITDA     10,168,584       1,402,897       11,571,481  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization                     (3,594,963 )
Operating profit before net financial income (“EBIT”) (1)                     7,976,518  
EBITDA margin (%)     58.12 %     37.25 %     54.42 %

 

1)(“Earnings before interest and tax”).

 

28.3Net sales by product

 

Products   June 30,
2023
    June 30,
2022
 
Market pulp (1)     16,302,347       17,496,421  
Printing and writing paper (2)     3,384,698       3,089,666  
Paperboard     708,576       644,809  
Other     40,396       31,594  
      20,436,017       21,262,490  

 

1)Net sales of fluff pulp represent approximately 0.8% of total net sales, and therefore were included in market pulp net sales. (0.8% as at June 30, 2022).

 

2)Net sales of tissue represent approximately 3.1% of total net sales, and therefore were included in printing and writing paper net sales. (2.5% as at June 30, 2022).

 

28.4Goodwill based on expected future profitability

 

The goodwill based on expected future profitability arising from the business combination was allocated to the disclosable segments, which correspond to the Company's cash-generating units (“CGUs”), considering the economic benefits generated by such intangible assets. The allocation of goodwill is set out below:

 

    June 30,
2023
    December 31,
2022
 
Pulp     7,897,051       7,897,051  
Paper (1)     302,130       119,332  
      8,199,181       8,016,383  

 

1)On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MMC Brasil.(Note 1.2.3.)

 

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29.INCOME (EXPENSES) BY NATURE

 

    June 30,
2023
    June 30,
2022
 
Cost of sales                
Personnel expenses     (711,401 )     (652,396 )
Costs of raw materials, materials and services     (5,336,373 )     (5,351,098 )
Logistics costs     (2,129,684 )     (2,176,264 )
Depreciation, depletion and amortization     (3,144,107 )     (3,088,132 )
Other (1)     (875,290 )     (287,875 )
      (12,196,855 )     (11,555,765 )
Selling expenses                
Personnel expenses     (126,331 )     (115,604 )
Services     (62,108 )     (63,133 )
Logistics costs     (516,380 )     (509,420 )
Depreciation and amortization     (475,228 )     (474,249 )
Other (2)     (51,115 )     (35,302 )
      (1,231,162 )     (1,197,708 )
General and administrative expenses                
Personnel expenses     (489,463 )     (437,176 )
Services     (171,346 )     (142,973 )
Depreciation and amortization     (55,014 )     (51,639 )
Other (3)     (101,620 )     (69,444 )
      (817,443 )     (701,232 )
Other operating (expenses) income net                
Rents and leases     1,476       1,058  
Results from sales of other products, net     48,312       34,723  
Results from sales and disposals of property, plant and equipment, intangible and biological assets, net     (111,195 )     8,041  
Result on fair value adjustment of biological assets     1,256,315       171,618  
Depletion and amortization     80,833       19,057  
Tax credits - ICMS from the PIS/COFINS calculation basis             (1,324 )
Provision for judicial liabilities     (71,878 )     (64,300 )
Other operating income (expenses), net     (19,874 )     (9,447 )
      1,183,989       159,426  

 

1)Includes R$411,718 related to maintenance downtime, costing (R$368,606 as at June 30, 2022).

 

2)Includes expected credit losses, insurance, materials for use and consumption, travel, accommodation, trade fairs and events.

 

3)Includes, substantially, corporate expenses, insurance, materials for use and consumption, social programs and donations, travel and accommodation.

 

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