TOKYO, May 8, 2013 – Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Ajinomoto Co.) announces the resolution made at a board of directors meeting held today to pay dividends from retained earnings with a record date of March 31, 2013, as follows. This matter is scheduled for approval at the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held in June 2013.

From a medium-to-long-term management perspective, Ajinomoto Co. has adopted the basic principle of ensuring continuous and stable dividends, taking into consideration its consolidated earnings. Based on this principle and other factors, Ajinomoto Co. has decided to increase its year-end dividend per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 by \2 from its previous forecast to \10.

Consequently, annual dividends per share for the fiscal year, including the interim dividend of \8 per share, are scheduled to total \18.

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 26 countries, Ajinomoto Co. had net sales of JPY 1,172.4 billion (USD 14.1 billion) in fiscal 2012. For more about Ajinomoto Co. (TYO: 2802), visit www.ajinomoto.com.