SWEDISH GOVT. SEEKS ABSOLUT APPROVAL

On that note, the Swedish government reportedly plans to seek parliamentary approval for the sale of V&S today (Friday), according to Dow Jones. "It's the best price that counts," Swedish Financial Markets Minister Mats Odell told The Associated Press. And for the question of the hour, (drum roll please) who’s going to be the lucky buyer? With an estimated price tag of 40 billion kronor ($5.7 billion) potential buyers include market leader Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Brown-Forman and U.S.-based Fortune Brands,