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Google - Wiz

Approved

Stage

Phase 1 - initial assessment

Effective Notification

09/01/2026

End of Determination Period

23/02/2026

Determination Published

19/02/2026 (41 cal / 28 bus. days)

Determination

Approved

Acquirers

Google LLC

Targets

Wiz Inc

Description

Google LLC (Google) proposes to acquire 100% of the share capital in Wiz Inc (Wiz).

Google supplies a wide range of digital products and services in Australia, including general search services, a mobile operating system (Android), a mobile app marketplace (the Play Store) and advertising technology services, and operates across multiple layers of the generative AI stack. Google supplies a range of cloud computing services to Australian consumers and businesses through its Google Cloud division, and also offers several cloud security products.

Wiz offers cloud security services to enable organisations to identify and prevent critical security risks across multiple cloud platforms, as well as in hybrid and on-premises environments. Wiz’s primary product is a cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) called Wiz Cloud. Wiz also offers add-ons to Wiz Cloud to enhance its capabilities, including Wiz Sensor, Wiz Defend and Wiz Code.

Timeline & Events

  • Phase 1 - initial assessment determination: Approved

    19/02/2026

  • Questionnaire released for Google acquisition of Wiz

    12/01/2026

  • Merger notified to ACCC

    09/01/2026