In 1990 the agency was reorganized as a joint stock company, and on 1 September 2001 it got its current name.
The agency is owned by 31 Norwegian newspapers and in addition A-pressen.
ANB's main task is to deliver current news to Norwegian media, primarily local and regional newspapers.
In addition ANB delivers radio and television pages, football and harness racing tips, consumer news and news magazines.
On 1 January 2007 ANB went into partnership with Norsk Telegrambyrå (NTB).