MERI Sets Record! Day 1 and 2 of ARA, Day 2 of Top Gainer on the Stock Exchange with a Surge of 34.88%

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

"MERI is our dream together. For 10 years we built it organically without investors, without bank loans, butcash flow, always positive and profitable. This is not the finish line, but the beginning of a legacy. "Welcome to the MERI journey: Welcome to the future of Indonesian education," he saidMerry Riana, Founder & President Commissioner of PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk.

MERI recorded a price jump of +60 points or an increase of 34.88%, closing trading at level 232. Transaction volume also reflected the high market enthusiasm, with total volume reaching 423.52 million shares and transaction value reaching IDR 94.71 billion — an extraordinary figure for an issuer that has just been listed on the Development Board.

This surge proves the high level of investor confidence in the long-term prospects of PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk, which is known as a pioneer in character development andsoft skillsIndonesia's young generation. Supported by strong business fundamentals and measurable expansion, MERI is now emerging as one of the most promising stocks in the education sector.

Not only attracting the attention of retail investors, this success also shows that MERI's IPO is not just a stock listing - but is a symbol of the birth of a new generation of Indonesian education companies that are professional, profitable and have a real impact. With this achievement, MERI has sent a strong signal to the public and investors that MERI is not just an investment, but a long-term commitment to building the future of Indonesia's young generation.

“Proven fromperformancewith this we can achieve ARA. That's definitely a healthy allocation betweenfixed allotmentAndpooling allocation. Customers who buy sharesfixed allotmentyesterday was a quality customerlong termand committed to continuing to grow with MERI," he saidMain Director of Lotus Securities, Wientoro Prasetyo.

Tancorp Founder, Hermanto Tanoko,emphasized that he would provide full support for the business development of PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk. Through this listing, PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk became the 9th company that Hermanto Tanoko successfully brought to the floor on the IDX. "We will carry out M&A (mergers and acquisitions). We will continue to add branches and will also provide additional non-formal education that is useful for the Indonesian people," he stressed.

IDX Company Valuation Director, I Gede Nyoman Yetna,also expressed his appreciation. He emphasized that good corporate governance, sustainable growth and value creation are the three main pillars for listed companies. "Hopefully the company will continue to progress with achievements, become a point of pride and encourage Indonesia's economic growth," he said.

This historic moment was also marked by aflash mobswhich echoed in the backyard of the BEI Building. With an atmosphere full of enthusiasm, hundreds of Warriors (the name for Merry Riana Group employees) performedflash mobswhile singing songs and credos which have been the spirit of joint struggle in achieving MERI's IPO. Witnessed directly by the founders, Merry Riana & Alva Tjenderasa as well as strategic investor Hermanto Tanoko and his wife, Sanderawati Joesoef, this ceremony became a meaningful symbol and an important milestone in the history of the world of education in Indonesia, namely that PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk (MERI) became the first education company on the Development Board to be listed on the IDX.

"With MERI appearing on the IDX, it will become history in the world of education. Hopefully this signal will provide a positive spirit that this is not a financial celebration, but shows that education must be a priority for this nation to improve the quality of Indonesia's human resources," he stressed.

As founders, Merry Riana and Alva Tjenderasa showed extraordinary commitment by locking up all their share ownership for 5 full years—a rare step in the capital markets.

"We will not sell a single share of our own shares 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 a character education and self-development institution that has reached tens of thousands of children and teenagers in Indonesia through the Experiential Learning Technologies™ approach. Currently, MERI has an ecosystem with learning methods:

• Offline Events: Merry Riana Events
• Offline Regular Class: Merry Riana Learning Center (34 locations)
• Online: Merry Riana Digital Learning

With a mission to create a positive impact from Indonesia to the world through developing the superior character of the nation's children, MERI is leading the education-based movementsoft skillsto form a young generation who is tough, confident and has high integrity.

Following are the remarks from the President Commissioner of PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk:

Also watch the historic moments when MERI shares were officially listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange:

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PR & Media Officer

Merry Riana Group

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