Ajinomoto Co., Inc. expected to Report Q3 2010 Results on February 1, 2010. This event was calculated by Capital IQ (Created on November 11, 2009).

Ajinomoto Co. Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the first half of fiscal 2010. For the period, the company's net sales decreased 7% to JPY 584.7 billion, operating income increased 63% to JPY 33.0 billion and ordinary income increased 92% to JPY 36.1 billion compared with the previous interim period. Net income was JPY 21.6 billion, compared with a net loss of JPY 4.8 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Sales of the domestic food products business were somewhat lower than in the same period a year earlier. This was due to the discontinuation of sales of chilled dairy products at the end of January 2009 and decreased domestic sales of beverages, which were partially offset by growth in sales edible oils and coffee products. Operating income increased substantially, aided by a drop in raw material prices, which had been escalating, etc. Operating income increased substantially, partly reflecting the drop in raw material prices. The change of classification of umami seasonings for processed food manufacturers increased sales by JPY 24.8 billion and operating income by JPY 6.4 billion compared with the previous classification. The company revised earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2010. The company projects that overall consolidated operating income and ordinary income for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010 will be higher than the previous forecast.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. announced earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2009. The company has reported net sales of JPY 285.6 billion compared with JPY 301.4 billion for its first quarter of 2008, of which: Japan accounted for JPY 208.1 billion compared with JPY 216.7 billion for the same period a year ago, Asia JPY 45.1 billion compared with JPY 44.4 billion for the same period a year ago, the US JPY 30.0 billion compared with JPY 34.0 billion for the same period a year ago, and Europe JPY 22.3 billion JPY 27.4 billion compared with for the same period a year ago; and operating income of JPY 15.18 billion compared with JPY 7,963 million for the same period a year ago, of which: Japan accounted for JPY 4,326 million compared with JPY 7,700 million for the same period a year ago, Asia JPY 7,697 million compared with JPY 3,137 million for the same period a year ago, the US JPY 1,613 million compared with JPY 1,318 million for the same period a year ago, and Europe JPY 1,371 million compared with JPY 1,437 million for the same period a year ago.