(Adds context about the report in paragraph 2, Clearwater Paper
statement in paragraph 3)
SAO PAULO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano
SUZB3.SA said in a filing on Thursday it had not reached any
agreement nor made any decision regarding a deal with Clearwater
Paper CLW.N , after a news report saying Suzano was exploring
an offer for the U.S. firm.
Last week, Bloomberg News reported that Suzano was exploring
an offer for Clearwater Paper, citing people with knowledge of
the matter.
Clearwater Paper said on Thursday in a statement to
Reuters that it does not comment on rumors.
(Reporting by Andre Romani and Luciana Magalhaes; Editing by
Kylie Madry)
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