Approved by the U.S. Department of Justice, the deal marks a significant step in Google’s growth and cloud ambitions.
Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, has received approval from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to move forward with its acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz, valued at $32 billion. It is the largest deal in Google’s history.
The announcement came from Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport during a Wall Street Journal event on November 5, 2025. He confirmed that the antitrust review was completed with a favorable outcome. However, he noted that the agreement still awaits approval from other international regulators.
Negotiations began in mid-2024, when Google initially offered $23 billion. The proposal was rejected for being too low. Later, in early 2025, talks resumed and culminated on March 18 with the official announcement of a $32 billion all-cash deal.
With this acquisition, Google seeks to strengthen its cloud computing division, Google Cloud. Moreover, it aims to boost its competitiveness against Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, which dominate the global cloud infrastructure market.
For Google, the DOJ’s decision brings relief amid increasing regulatory pressure. In recent months, U.S. courts ruled that the company illegally monopolized the online search and digital advertising markets. As a result, the likelihood of a court-ordered breakup of some operations has grown.
In the meantime, a Google spokesperson told Reuters via email that the Wiz acquisition is expected to be completed in 2026. Furthermore, the deal remains subject to approval from additional regulatory authorities and to the fulfillment of standard procedural requirements typically required in transactions of this nature.