Google Gets the US Government’s Green Light to Acquire Wiz for $32B

Why It Matters

The deal consolidates Google’s position in the cloud‑security market, giving it a leading‑edge portfolio to compete with rivals like Microsoft and Amazon, while signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny of mega‑tech acquisitions.

Summary

Google has secured clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice for its $32 billion acquisition of cloud‑security firm Wiz, moving the deal past the antitrust review stage. The purchase, first proposed at $23 billion in 2024 and renegotiated in early 2025, was announced in March and is now slated to close in early 2026. Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport confirmed the DOJ approval but noted that final closing steps remain. The transaction marks one of the largest ever in the cybersecurity sector.