Notice of Share Repurchase and Program Completion
(Share repurchase based on the regulation of the Articles of Incorporation pursuant to the provisions of Article 165-2 of the Companies Act)
TOKYO, July 13, 2016 – Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (“Ajinomoto Co.”) announced today that it has executed a resolution of the board of directors from a meeting on May 10, 2016 concerning the repurchase of shares based on the provisions of Article 156 of the Companies Act as applied pursuant to Article 165-3 of the same law, as outlined below.

Ajinomoto Co. also announced that it has used the total amount specified for the purchase of shares based on the above resolution of the board of directors, thus completing the share repurchase program.

1. Class of shares repurchased Common stock
2. Total number of shares repurchased 2,279,300 shares
3. Total amount paid for repurchase JPY 5,761,532,200
4. Period of share repurchase July 1, 2016 to July 12, 2016
5. Method of repurchase Purchase in the market through a trust bank

For reference:
1. Details of the Resolution of the Board of Directors Meeting Held on May 10, 2016
(1) Class of shares to be repurchased Common stock
(2) Total number of shares to be repurchased 15.0 million (maximum)
(2.58% of total shares outstanding, excluding treasury stock)
(3) Total amount to be paid for repurchase JPY 30.0 billion (maximum)
(4) Period of share repurchase May 11, 2016 to July 29, 2016
(5) Method of repurchase Purchase in the market through a trust bank
(6) Other Ajinomoto Co. plans to retire all of the shares repurchased
under this program by resolution of the board of directors,
pursuant to Article 178 of the Companies Act.

2. Cumulative Number of Shares Repurchased Based on the Above Resolution of the Board of Directors
(1) Total number of shares repurchased 11,899,300 shares
(2) Total amount paid for repurchase JPY 29,999,951,450

About Ajinomoto Co.
Ajinomoto Co. is a global manufacturer of high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. For many decades Ajinomoto Co. has contributed to food culture and human health through wide-ranging application of amino acid technologies. Today, the company is becoming increasingly involved with solutions for improved food resources, human health and global sustainability. Founded in 1909 and now operating in 27 countries and regions, Ajinomoto Co. had net sales of JPY 1,185.9 billion (USD 9.87 billion) in fiscal 2015. For more about Ajinomoto Co. (TYO: 2802), visit www.ajinomoto.com.

For further information, please contact:
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Public Communications Department; pr_info@ajinomoto.com
 
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