Avid Bioservices Inc (CDMO)

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I agree with the short interest.  Even if you could find the names -- the entity could be shorting under 5 different aliases.  

Concerning private placement of a note in most cases you cannot easily find the name of the individual who participated in a private placement with a company you are a shareholder with because private placements are confidential transactions with limited public disclosure requirements, unless you contact the company directly and inquire about the details of the placement.