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Greenwich, CT, June 26, 2025 – Silver Point Capital, a global leader in credit investing, today announced that its Direct Lending business has led the financing supporting the acquisition of AVI-SPL, the global leader in audio-video and unified communications technologies, by 26North Partners.

 

AVI-SPL provides mission-critical audio-visual and collaboration systems that power the modern workplace, partnering with organizations worldwide to develop flexible solutions that are simple, scalable, supportable, and secure. With more than 4,400 employees across over 70 global offices, AVI-SPL serves as a trusted partner worldwide – including for over 86% of Fortune 100 companies.

 

“Silver Point is pleased to partner with 26North to support the continued growth of AVI-SPL as a global leader in digital workplace communications,” said Anthony DiNello, Head of Direct Lending at Silver Point Capital. “As workplace dynamics continue to evolve, AVI-SPL’s innovative services that bridge digital and physical spaces are more vital than ever. We’re excited to support this addition to 26North’s growing Private Equity portfolio.”

 

26North’s acquisition of AVI-SPL is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

 

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider that transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services. AVI-SPL’s highly-trained team works hand in hand with organizations worldwide – including over 86% of Fortune 100 companies – to strategize, design, deploy, manage, and support AV and UC solutions that are simple to use, scalable, serviceable, and measurable to ensure business objectives are achieved. Visit AVISPL.com to learn more, or connect with AVI-SPL on LinkedIn and X.

 

26North Partners LP is an integrated, multi-asset class investment platform that provides investment advice and opportunities to its clients related to a variety of investment strategies, including, but not limited to, private equity, credit, and insurance and reinsurance solutions.

 

The 26North team brings decades of experience managing third-party capital to help clients achieve their financial goals while leaving a lasting impact on the communities where they operate. Since launching in late 2022, 26North has grown to approximately $28 billion in assets under management.

 

Silver Point is a leading global credit investing firm founded in 2002. With a dedicated team of over 350 employees, Silver Point oversees $38 billion in investable assets across a comprehensive credit platform that includes public and private investment strategies. Silver Point's Direct Lending business delivers customized financing solutions to middle-market companies across industries. It works in close partnership with borrowers, developing a thorough understanding of their businesses and addressing a wide variety of capital needs with speed and certainty. Silver Point's flexible mandate is designed to allow clients to execute on M&A, refinancings and growth capital, among a range of transaction types. Silver Point's Direct Lending business manages over $16 billion in investable assets. For more information, please visit www.silverpointcapital.com.