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The Wall Street Journal reports that Google and Wiz have resumed acquisition negotiations, with a possible agreement reaching $30 billion.
Posted on March 17, 2025, at 5:08 p.m. Eastern Time
Alphabet (GOOGL) may be preparing for another significant purchase.
According to a report in Monday’s Wall Street Journal, the tech behemoth and parent firm of Google are reportedly reconsidering the purchase of Wiz, a cybersecurity software provider, in a transaction that could be worth up to $30 billion.
Sources acquainted with the situation suggest that a deal could be achieved shortly. According to earlier reports, the two firms explored a deal last year, but it failed due to a cheaper price at the time.
Investopedia has contacted Alphabet and Wiz for comment, but neither firm has responded promptly.
If successful, this purchase would be Alphabet’s largest ever. Wiz executives stated last year that the firm would explore an initial public offering (IPO) after acquisition plans were shelved. Regulatory concerns may have also contributed to the failure of the initial agreement.
Alphabet’s stock fell less than 1% in Monday’s trading, but it has dropped roughly 12% year-to-date.
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