In reviewTechnology5 January 2026

GOOGLE to acquire WIZ

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GOOGLE acquires WIZ

Deal facts

Buyer
GOOGLE
Target
WIZ
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
5 January 2026
Status
In review
Sector
Technology
Country
Not stated
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

What we know

Google has agreed to acquire Wiz in a transaction announced on 5 January 2026. The deal involves companies operating within the publishing and information technology sectors, specifically classified under NaceV2 codes J 58.2 and K 62. The consideration structure and specific financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed to the public. No details regarding the target's country of operation were reported in the available data.

The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is currently in the review phase. Completion has not yet occurred as the deal status is listed as in review. The management team of the target company continues to operate the business while the acquisition process proceeds. Further updates regarding the finalisation of the deal will be provided once regulatory clearance is obtained.

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