Malaysia’s Maybank surprised many in March 2008 with its decision to acquire then Bank International Indonesia (BNII) at 4.7x book value. Back then, BNII was valued at US$2.7 billion. Ten years later the bank is valued US$1.38 billion. Not only half its initial value, it is now worth less than book value (Rp20.8 trillion of equity by Dec 31, 2017). To subscribe please click here