Notice of Decisions on Matters Related to Share Repurchase

TOKYO, May 8, 2013 – 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.

Details of the Repurchase

(1) Class of shares	Common stock
(2) Total number of shares to be repurchased	30 million (maximum) (4.74% of total shares outstanding, excluding treasury stock)
(3) Total amount to be paid for repurchase	30.0 billion yen (maximum)
(4) Period of share repurchase	May 9, 2013 to July 19, 2013
(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 Corporation Law

For reference (as of March 31, 2013)

Total number of shares outstanding (excluding treasury stock)	632,514,586
Number of shares of treasury stock	2,496,068

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, 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.