** The data analytics provider's shares up 22 pctat $52.87; touched record high of $53.27
** Advertising group WPP PLC to take 15-20 pct stakein ComScore
** ComScore to partner with WPP's data management divisionKantar to accelerate cross-media audience and campaignmeasurement outside the U.S.
** ComScore to issue 4.45 pct of shares to WPP in exchangefor the benefits of the strategic alliance and acquisition ofcertain European internet audience measurement assets
** WPP to buy up to 15 pct shares of ComScore through atender offer with an offering price of $46.13, a premium of 7pct
** ComScore also reports better-than-expected Q4 revenue
** Up to Wednesday's close, shares had risen about 39.2 pctin the last one year
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