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July 30, 2020updated 30 Sep 2022 9:28am

Archant insists business still ‘very viable’ as it confirms talks with multiple investors

By Freddy Mayhew

Regional news publisher Archant has confirmed it is talking to a number of potential investors, with reports suggesting that the Norwich-based company could be subject to a takeover.

But Archant, which publishes The New European and Eastern Daily Press, as well as a number of regional weekly titles, has insisted it remains a “very viable business” and is looking to “transform and grow”.

It comes after Sky News reported that David Montgomery’s National World has tabled a joint bid for the business alongside investment firm Endless, with Newsquest also said to be interested.

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