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Ajinomoto Reports Initial Progress on ¥80 Billion Share Buyback Program

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  • Ajinomoto repurchased 2.75 million shares for about ¥9.3 billion in December 2025.
  • The buyback is part of a program of up to 30 million shares, all to be canceled to boost capital efficiency.
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Ajinomoto Reports Initial Progress on ¥80 Billion Share Buyback Program

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Ajinomoto Co ( (JP:2802) ) has provided an announcement.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. reported progress on its share repurchase program authorized by the board on November 6, 2025, announcing that it bought back 2,750,700 common shares for approximately JPY 9.33 billion on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between December 1 and December 31, 2025. This buyback is part of a larger program allowing repurchases of up to 30 million shares or JPY 80 billion through November 30, 2026, with the company planning to cancel all shares acquired under the program, a move that is expected to enhance capital efficiency and potentially support shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2802) stock is a Hold with a Yen3414.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ajinomoto Co stock, see the JP:2802 Stock Forecast page.

More about Ajinomoto Co

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a Japan-based food and biotechnology company best known for seasonings, processed foods, and amino acid-based products, and is listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 2802. The company operates globally with a focus on food products and health-related ingredients, positioning itself as a major player in the consumer foods and specialty chemicals segments.

Average Trading Volume: 3,673,622

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen3318.5B

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