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MERI Achieved The Record! Day 1 and Day 2 Hits Upper Auto Reject (ARA), Top Gainer on Day 2 of the Stock Exchange with a surge of 34.88%

MERI Achieved The Record! Day 1 and Day 2 Hits Upper Auto Reject (ARA), Top Gainer on Day 2 of the Stock Exchange with a surge of 34.88%

Published on July 12, 2025

Jakarta, 11 July 2025 - Shares of PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk (stock code: MERI) recorded an extraordinary performance in the capital market today, becoming the Top Gainer based on the percentage increase in share price on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).  


“MERI is our shared dream. For 10 years, we have grown organically without investors, without bank loans, but with positive cash flow and profitability. This is not the end, but the beginning of a legacy. Welcome to the MERI journey: Welcome to the future of education in Indonesia,” said Merry Riana, Founder & Chairman of PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk.


MERI recorded a price surge of +60 points or a 34.88% increase, closing trading at 232. Trading volume also reflected the high market enthusiasm, with a total volume of 423.52 million shares and a transaction value exceeding Rp94.71 billion — an extraordinary figure for a company newly listed on the Development Board. 


This surge demonstrates the high level of investor confidence in the long-term prospects of PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk, known as a pioneer in character development and soft skills training for Indonesia’s youth. Backed by strong business fundamentals and measured expansion, MERI now stands out as one of the most promising stocks in the education sector. 

 

Not only has it attracted retail investors, but this success also shows that MERI’s IPO is not merely a stock listing — it symbolises the emergence of a new generation of professional, profitable, and impactful Indonesian education companies. With this achievement,  MERI has sent a strong signal to the public and investors that it is not just an investment, but a long-term commitment to building the future of Indonesia’s youth. 


“This performance proves we can achieve ARA. That’s definitely due to a healthy allocation between fixed allotment and pooling allotment. The customers who purchased fixed allotment shares yesterday are long-term quality customers committed to growing together with MERI,” said Wientoro Prasetyo, CEO of Lotus Andalan Securities. 


Founder of Tancorp, Hemanto Tanoko, reaffirmed his full support for the development of PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk. Through this listing, PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk becomes the ninth company successfully brought to the IDX by Hermanto Tanoko. “We will pursue M&A (mergers and acquisitions). We will continue to expand our branches and also provide additional informal education that is beneficial for the Indonesian people,” he stated.

 

BEI’s Director of Company Evaluation, I Gede Nyoman Yetna, also expressed his appreciation. He emphasised that good corporate governance, sustainable growth, and value creation are the three main pillars for listed companies. “May the company continue to excel, become a source of pride, and drive Indonesia’s economic growth,” he said.

 

This historic moment was also marked by a flash mob that echoed in the backyard of the BEI building. With a lively atmosphere, hundreds of Warriors (the nickname for Merry Riana Group employees) performed a flash mob while singing songs and the credo that has been the shared spirit of struggle in achieving the MERI IPO. 


Witnessed directly by the founders, Merry Riana & Alva Tjenderasa, along with strategic investor Hermanto Tanoko and his wife, Sanderawati Joesoef, this ceremony became a symbol of profound meaning and a significant milestone in the history of education in Indonesia, as PT Merry Riana Education Tbk (MERI) is the first education company on the Development Board to list on the IDX.  


“With MERI listing on the IDX, this marks a historic moment in the world of education. May this signal bring positive inspiration, not as a financial celebration, but as a demonstration that education must be a priority for this nation to enhance the quality of human resources of Indonesia,” she emphasised.  


As founders, Merry Riana and Alva Tjenderasa demonstrated extraordinary commitment by locking up their entire shareholding for a full five years—a rare move in the capital market.  “We will not sell a single share of our own until 2030 because we want to build, not to sell. We build to grow together with you,” concluded Merry Riana.  


About PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk 


Founded in 2014 by Merry Riana, PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk (MERI) is an institution dedicated to character education and personal development, reaching tens of thousands of children and youth in Indonesia through the Experiential Learning Technologies™ approach.  


Currently, MERI has an ecosystem with the following learning methods: 

  • Offline Events: Merry Riana Events 
  • Offline Regular Classes: Merry Riana Learning Centre (34 locations) 
  • Online: Merry Riana Digital Learning 


With the mission of creating a positive impact from Indonesia to the world through the development of outstanding character in the nation's youth, MERI leads an education movement based on soft skills to shape a resilient, confident, and highly integrity-driven younger generation. 


Here is the message from the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk:  


Watch the historic moment when MERI shares were officially listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange:  


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