Overview
- The Justice Department ended its antitrust review via early termination, according to an FTC notice dated Oct. 24.
- Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport confirmed the milestone at a Wall Street Journal event and emphasized that more work remains before closing.
- Google says the transaction is expected to close in 2026 subject to approvals in other jurisdictions and customary conditions.
- The purchase is Alphabet’s largest to date and would place Wiz within Google Cloud to expand cybersecurity offerings, with integration details still unclear.
- The development comes as Google faces separate antitrust actions over search and advertising technology, including a pending Virginia court decision on potential ad tech divestitures.