Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the sale of Cubic Inc., to A.H. Belo Corporation.

Established in 2003, Cubic Inc., is a full-service creative agency that uses business intelligence, strategic insights and purposeful creativity to incite brand desire. The buyer, A.H. Belo Corporation, owns and manages several respected newspaper and media companies such as The Dallas Morning Times.

For 16 years, Cubic Inc., has provided its fresh, innovative and non-traditional creative approach particularly towards community marketing and regional branding. Its agency services broadly include immersion & research, ideation & design, execution & production and media strategy & management.

A.H. Belo Corporation is a recognized Dallas-based media company that owns newspapers in North Texas. 

Jeff De Garmo, Vice President of Cubic Inc., mentioned “The Benchmark International team was a pivotal factor in the consummation of this transaction.  They were all hands-on deck when it came to the negotiations of the many moving pieces in a complex deal such as this one.  We highly underestimated the value that a seasoned M&A advisor brings to the table.”

Transactions Director, Luis Vinals said “Working with the Cubic, Inc. team has been an incredible experience that our team has truly enjoyed. This transaction is testament that the Benchmark International team is prepared to facilitate a deal with a buyer on Main St to a buyer on Wall St. Throughout the process, Cubic’s team was responsive to our feedback and available to discuss strategies. We are excited to see the result of their creative future collaborations.”