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Google’s $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition Clears DOJ Review

Closure is targeted for 2026 pending international approvals.

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.