Alphabet’s Bold Move: A $3.2 Billion Gamble on Wiz Acquisition

Alphabet Inc., the powerhouse behind Google, recently made headlines with its bold $32 billion bid to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz. This move, marking the largest acquisition attempt by Alphabet, comes with a notable twist—a staggering $3.2 billion break fee if the deal falls through. The hefty break fee, constituting about 10% of the total deal value, this fee is significantly higher than the typical 2-3% usually seen in less contentious deals, highlighting the anticipated regulatory challenges.