Glenview Plans to Launch a Blank-Check Company

The hedge fund firm is issuing shares for Longview Acquisition Corp., which is seeking a deal most likely in the health care industry.

Larry Robbins (Alex Flynn/Bloomberg)

Larry Robbins

(Alex Flynn/Bloomberg)

Larry Robbins and his team at Glenview Capital have long been bullish on healthcare stocks. Now they are willing to bet on an entire company.

The hedge fund firm is the sponsor of Longview Acquisition Corporation, a blank-check company that plans to raise $300 million, offering 30 million shares for $10 apiece.

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