Notice of Decisions on Matters Related to Share Repurchase
(Share repurchase based on the Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Article 165-2 of the Corporation Law)
TOKYO, February 14, 2014 – Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Ajinomoto Co.) announces the resolution made at a board of directors meeting held today on matters pertaining to a share repurchase based on Article 156 of the Corporation Law as applied pursuant to Article 165-3 of the same law, as outlined below.

1.Reason for Conducting the Share Repurchase
The purpose is to increase the level of shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency.

2.Details of the Repurchase
(1) Class of sharesCommon stock
(2) Total number of shares to be repurchased30 million (maximum)
(4.91% of total shares outstanding, excluding treasury stock)
(3) Total amount to be paid for repurchaseJPY 30.0 billion (maximum)
(4) Period of share repurchaseFebruary 17, 2014 to April 11, 2014
(5) Method of repurchasePurchase in the market through a trust bank
(6) OtherAjinomoto 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 Corporation Law.

For reference (as of January 31, 2014)
Total number of shares outstanding (excluding treasury stock)611,543,675
Number of shares of treasury stock2,571,979

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 26 countries and regions, 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.

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