Ajinomoto Co., Inc. - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewSummaryAjinomoto Co., Inc. (Ajinomoto) is a food company, which is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of domestic seasonings and processed foods, frozen foods, edible oils, beverages and dairy products, overseas seasonings and processed foods, umami seasonings for processed food manufacturers, feed-use amino acids, amino acids for pharmaceuticals and foods, sweeteners, pharmaceutical fine chemicals, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals and medical foods, and other businesses. The company operates through five business segments namely Domestic food products, Overseas food products, Amino acids, Pharmaceuticals and Others.This report presents an in-depthbusiness, strategic and financial analysis of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.. The report provides a comprehensive insight into the company, including business structure and operations, executive biographies and key competitors. The hallmark of the report is the detailed strategic analysis and Global Markets Direct's views on the company.Scope' The company's strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed. Financial, strategic and operational factors are considered. ' The opportunities open to the company are considered and its growth potential assessed. Competitive or technological threats are highlighted. ' The report contains critical company information ' business structure and operations, the company history, major products and services, key competitors, key employees and executive biographies, different locations and important subsidiaries.' It provides detailed financial ratios for the past five years as well as interim ratios for the last four quarters.' Financial ratios include profitability, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.Reasons to buy' A quick 'one-stop-shop' to understand the company. ' Enhance business/sales activities by understanding customers' businesses better.' Get detailed information and financial & strategic analysis on companies operating in your industry.' Identify prospective partners and suppliers ' with key data on their businesses and locations.' Capitalize on competitors' weaknesses and target the market opportunities available to them.' Compare your company's financial trends with those of your peers / competitors.' Scout for potential acquisition targets, with detailed insight into the companies' strategic, financial and operational performance.

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Ajinomoto Co., Inc. - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review
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Ajinomoto Co., Inc. - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review
Summary
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Ajinomoto) is a food company, which is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of domestic seasonings and
processed foods, frozen foods, edible oils, beverages and dairy products, overseas seasonings and processed foods, umami
seasonings for processed food manufacturers, feed-use amino acids, amino acids for pharmaceuticals and foods, sweeteners,
pharmaceutical fine chemicals, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals and medical foods, and other businesses. The company
operates through five business segments namely Domestic food products, Overseas food products, Amino acids, Pharmaceuticals
and Others.
This report presents an in-depthbusiness, strategic and financial analysis of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.. The report provides a comprehensive
insight into the company, including business structure and operations, executive biographies and key competitors. The hallmark of the
report is the detailed strategic analysis and Global Markets Direct's views on the company.
Scope
' The company's strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed. Financial, strategic and operational
factors are considered.
' The opportunities open to the company are considered and its growth potential assessed. Competitive or technological threats are
highlighted.
' The report contains critical company information ' business structure and operations, the company history, major products and
services, key competitors, key employees and executive biographies, different locations and important subsidiaries.
' It provides detailed financial ratios for the past five years as well as interim ratios for the last four quarters.
' Financial ratios include profitability, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.
Reasons to buy
' A quick 'one-stop-shop' to understand the company.
' Enhance business/sales activities by understanding customers' businesses better.
' Get detailed information and financial & strategic analysis on companies operating in your industry.
' Identify prospective partners and suppliers ' with key data on their businesses and locations.
' Capitalize on competitors' weaknesses and target the market opportunities available to them.
' Compare your company's financial trends with those of your peers / competitors.
' Scout for potential acquisition targets, with detailed insight into the companies' strategic, financial and operational performance.
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Table of Content
Table Of Contents
Key Information 1
Key Ratios 1
Share Data 1
Performance Chart 1
Table Of Contents 2
List of Tables 2
List of Figures 2
Key Facts 3
Business Description 3
Major Products and Services 4
Overview 4
History 5
SWOT Analysis Overview 5
Overview 5
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. - Strengths 5
Leading Market Position 5
Growth in Sales 5
Global Presence 5
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. - Weaknesses 6
Decline in Operating, Net Income 6
Lawsuits 6
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. - Opportunities 6
Business Alliance Agreement 6
Expansion through New Product Facility 6
Opportunities in Preventative Care 6
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. - Threats 6
Changes in Cost of Raw Materials 6
Laws and Regulations 6
Key Competitors 7
Key Employees 7
Company Statement 8
Locations And Subsidiaries 11
Head Office 11
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 11
Financial Ratios 12
Capital Market Ratios 12
Annual Ratios 12
Interim Ratios 13
Ratio Charts 14
Appendix 15
Methodology 15
Ratio Definitions 15
About Global Markets Direct 18
Contact Us 18
Disclaimer 18
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List of Tables
Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Key Facts 1
Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Key Ratios 1
Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Share Data 1
Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Key Facts 3
Major Products and Services 4
Ajinomoto Co., Inc., History 5
Currency Codes 15
Capital Market Ratios 15
Equity Ratios 16
These ratios are based on per share value. 16
Profitability Ratios 16
Cost Ratios 16
Liquidity Ratios 17
Leverage Ratios 17
Efficiency Ratios 18
List of Figures
Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Performance Chart (2004 - 2008) 1
Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Ratio Charts 14
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