Done deals:

• Swiss firm Ascom has bought UK-based Argogroup in a bid to strengthen its position in the global market of mobile and stationary network testing
  (source: ascom.com)

• RPS plc has bought RWG for up to £10.1 million in order to expand its engineering consultancy service

• US-based Specific Media, has acquired fellow online display advertisement provider Adviva Media
  (source: brandrepublic.com)

Deals in the pipeline:

• Irish building materials group CRH plc is set to acquire Texas-based paver plants owner Pavestone Group for $540 (£265 million)

• Ingredients, flavours and consumer foods firm Kerry Group plc has agreed to acquire fellow Irish food supplier Breeo Foods plc, for €165 million (£126.3 million)
• Internet access provider and media group AOL is to acquire social networking site Bebo for $850m (£417m)