Ajinomoto Co. 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)

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, November 5, 2015 - 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 shares	Common stock
(2) Total number of shares to be repurchased	20 million (maximum) (3.38% 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	November 6, 2015 to February 24, 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 Corporation Law.

For reference (as of September 30, 2015)
Total number of shares outstanding (excluding treasury stock): 591,781,348
Number of shares of treasury stock: 2,689,306

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 1,006.6 billion (USD 9.17 billion) in fiscal 2014. For more about Ajinomoto Co. (TYO: 2802), visit www.ajinomoto.com.

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