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Suzano S.A. Form 6-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Suzano S.A. (Suzano Inc.)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Three months ended March 31, 2026
Currency: Brazilian Reais (R$) in thousands, unless otherwise stated
Business Overview: Suzano is a global leader in the production of hardwood pulp, paper, and consumer goods (tissue), with 15 industrial units (13 in Brazil, 2 in the U.S.). The company operates under two primary segments: Pulp and Paper.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Net sales decreased 5.1% to R$10.97 billion, driven by lower volumes and price dynamics in both Pulp (down 3.1%) and Paper (down 10.8%) segments.
• Profitability Compression: Net income attributable to controlling shareholders fell 32.1% to R$4.31 billion. This was primarily due to a significant reduction in net financial income (down 40.0%) caused by lower monetary and exchange variations and derivative gains compared to the prior year.
• Operating Performance: Operating profit before net financial income declined 21.4% to R$1.78 billion, reflecting lower gross margins and increased operating expenses.
• Debt Reduction: Total debt decreased by approximately R$4.07 billion (4.3%) to R$90.74 billion, aided by principal settlements and favorable exchange rate impacts on foreign currency debt.
• Cash Flow: Operating cash flow decreased 34.3% to R$2.90 billion, while investing activities shifted from a net inflow in Q1 2025 to a net outflow of R$3.22 billion in Q1 2026 due to capital expenditures and biological asset additions.

Guidance, Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

• Major Acquisition: On June 5, 2025, Suzano announced the acquisition of a 51% interest in a global tissue business from Kimberly-Clark for US$1.734 billion. Closing is expected by mid-2026. No accounting impact has been recorded yet.
• Geopolitical Risks: The company monitors the Middle East crisis. While no material operational impacts were identified as of March 31, 2026, volatility in energy and commodity costs remains a risk.
• Climate-Linked Debt: Failure to meet the GHG emissions intensity target resulted in a 25-basis-point step-up in the interest rate of the 2031 Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), effective June 16, 2026.
• Tax Contingency: In April 2026 (post-period), the company received a tax assessment notice for approximately R$5.1 billion regarding foreign subsidiary profits. The company considers the risk "possible" and has obtained a suspension of enforceability via court order.
• Derivatives: Net financial results were heavily influenced by derivative gains (R$3.03 billion) and monetary/exchange variations (R$2.91 billion), which were lower than the prior year's R$3.69 billion and R$5.20 billion, respectively.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Kimberly-Clark Transaction: Verify the closing timeline and final purchase price adjustments for the 51% tissue business acquisition.
• Tax Assessment: Monitor the status of the R$5.1 billion tax assessment notice issued in April 2026 and the outcome of the legal defense.
• Exchange Rate Sensitivity: Assess the impact of BRL/USD fluctuations on future net financial results, given the company's significant foreign currency debt exposure.
• Climate Targets: Track progress on GHG emissions intensity and water withdrawal targets to avoid further interest rate step-ups on sustainability-linked debt.
• Derivative Exposure: Review the fair value of outstanding derivative instruments (R$3.31 billion net asset position) and their sensitivity to interest rate and commodity price changes.