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, May 8, 2012 - Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Ajinomoto) announced the resolution made at a board of directors meeting 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 shares   Common stock   (2) Total number of shares to be repurchased   50 million (maximum) (7.39 percent of total shares outstanding, excluding treasury stock)   (3) Total amount to be paid for repurchase   50.0 billion yen (maximum)   (4) Period of share repurchase   May 9, 2012 to January 21, 2013   (5) Method of repurchase   Purchase in the market through a trust bank   (6) Other   Ajinomoto 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 March 31, 2012)   Total number of shares outstanding (excluding treasury stock): 676,682,345   Number of shares of treasury stock: 2,298,309 About Ajinomoto Ajinomoto is a global manufacturer of high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. For many decades Ajinomoto 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 had net sales of JPY 1,197.3 billion (USD 15.1 billion) in fiscal 2011. For more about Ajinomoto (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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