Swedish Govt. May Keep Stake in V&S

The Swedish government is considering keeping a stake in Vin & Sprit, according to business daily Dagens Industri. Sources told the Swedish publication that local consortiums Investor and EQT suggested the government keep a stake in V&S, or get the option to buy back a stake later, to help sweeten their bid. Apparently, the government is listening.Swedish newspapers reported earlier this week that the government prefers Investor and EQT to foreign companies, such as Fortune, Bacardi and Pernod. Keeping V&S