British scientific instruments maker Spectris SXS.L rises as much as 2.1% to 4,168p, hitting a record high
Co agrees to £41.75/shr takeover offer from U.S. private equity firm KKR KKR.N
Deal values Spectris at 4.8 billion pounds ($6.4 bln)
SXS stock up about 64.9% YTD