Suzano S.A. Business Summary

Suzano S.A. is a vertically integrated global leader in the pulp and paper sector, generating revenue primarily through the production and export of eucalyptus hardwood pulp and a broad range of paper products, including printing and writing grades, paperboard, and consumer tissue. The company’s business model is bifurcated into two core segments: Pulp, which accounts for the majority of earnings by supplying market pulp to global tissue and packaging manufacturers, and Paper, which includes finished goods and recently expanded via the 2024 acquisition of U.S.-based paperboard assets and a strategic tissue partnership with Kimberly-Clark. As the world’s largest producer of market pulp, Suzano occupies a preeminent position in the global supply chain, characterized by the industry’s lowest cash production costs following the 2024 ramp-up of the Cerrado Project. It competes directly with major international players such as Klabin, Arauco, Stora Enso, and UPM-Kymmene, distinguishing itself through unmatched economies of scale and a vast, sustainably managed Brazilian forest base. Founded in 1924 by Leon Feffer, Suzano remains a family-controlled enterprise with David Feffer serving as Chairman and the Feffer family holding a controlling interest through Suzano Holding S.A. (approximately 29.1%). The current leadership team is led by CEO João Alberto Fernandez de Abreu (Beto Abreu), who succeeded long-time CEO Walter Schalka in July 2024, bringing a pedigree of operational excellence from his previous roles as CEO of Rumo and executive positions at Shell and Raízen. Financial operations are overseen by CFO Marcos Moreno Chagas Assumpção, who was appointed in December 2024 to manage the company's capital structure and investor relations. The Board of Directors includes notable figures such as Walter Schalka and representatives from the founding family, ensuring continuity of the company’s long-term strategic vision. Suzano is publicly listed on the B3 and NYSE, attracting significant institutional investment while maintaining a governance framework that balances professional management with the Feffer family’s centennial legacy.