REMY COINTREAU SAYS GOODBYE TO MAXXIUM J-V

Remy Cointreau (maker of Remy Martin cognac and Cointreau liqueur) announced plans last week to terminate its agreement with the Maxxium distribution joint-venture as of March 30, 2009, prompting shares to rise as much as 9% on Thanksgiving Day. Could the company be for sale?Maxxium Worldwide is a distribution joint venture that operates in 34 countries outside the U.S., mostly in Europe and Asia. Partners include Beam Global Spirits & Wines, Edrington Group and V&S GroupIn a brief statement, Remy