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1. Questions about Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (the "Company")
2. Questions about Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (the "Company") Questions about stock
3. Questions about financial information and business results
4. Other questions

Questions about Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (the "Company")

1. When was the Company established?

S. Suzuki Pharmaceutical Co., the forerunner of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., was established in May 1907.
The company was renamed Ajinomoto Co., Inc. in February 1946.

2. When was the Company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange?

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in May 1949.

3. When is the Company's balance sheet date?

The balance sheet date of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is March 31. The interim balance sheet date is September 30.

Questions about stock

1. What is the Company's Securities Identification Code?

2802.

2. What is the minimum trading unit?

1,000 shares.

(for reference)Attitude, Policy, etc. Regarding Reduction of Minimum Share Trading Unit.

3. Is there a benefit program for shareholders?

From March 2001, all shareholders listed in the register of shareholders as of March 31 that year are presented with an assortment of Ajinomoto Group merchandise worth ¥3,000. It is shipped once a year, usually between late June and July.

4. What are the dates for determining shareholders of record for distribution of dividends?

The dates for determining shareholders of record for distribution of dividends are March 31 for year-end dividends and September 30 for interim dividends.

5. Who do I contact regarding stock transfers or a change of address?

The shareholder registrar is Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation.
You can contact them at the following address:

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
Corporate Agency Department
7-10-11, Higashi-suna, Koto-ku, Tokyo 137-8081, Japan
0120-232-711 (toll-free number in Japan only 9:00-17:00 except Saturday, Sunday, and National Holiday)

Questions about financial information and business results

1. What materials are available regarding the Company's business results?

Ajinomoto Group's most recent business results and Financial Report (Annual Report) can be viewed on the Ajinomoto Group web site.

2. Where can I find a historical summary of the Company's performance?

Please refer to the financial information for the years ended March 31, 2002 through March 31, 2011 featured in the Investors' Guide, as well as the six-year summary of selected financial data and statement of cash flows printed in the financial section of Financial Report 2011 (starting on page 7).

3. Where can I find financial indicators such as return on equity (ROE), shareholders' equity ratio and net assets per share?

Please refer to the financial information for the years ended March 31, 2002 thourgh March 31, 2011 featured on pages 2-3 of the Investors' Guide, as well as the six-year summary of selected financial data and statement of cash flows printed in the financial section of Financial Report 2011 (starting on page 7).

4. Where can I find a breakdown of R&D activities and costs?

Regarding R&D activities, please refer to Research and Development of Fact Sheets. R&D costs are listed in note 13 on page 34 of Financial Report 2011.

5. Where can I find information about assets and capital investment for each business?

Please refer to pages 44-45 of Financial Report 2011.

Other questions

1. Where can I find information on management policies and future strategies?

Please refer to pages 3-6 of Financial Report 2011.

2. Are there individual web sites for Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s consolidated subsidiaries?

Please click here for links to the web sites of major consolidated subsidiaries.

3. Where can I find out about investor relations meetings and other events?

Information about IR meetings is listed under "Analysts' Meeting" "Medium-Term Management Plan"

4. How can I get a copy of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s most recent Financial Report (Annual Report) ?

You can view or download a copy of recent Financial Report (Annual Report) in PDF format from the Ajinomoto Group website. If you would like to receive a copy by mail, please send your name and address to investor_relations@ajinomoto.com.