[joekrill]

In that case they could most definitely inform their investors directly and there's absolutely no need to make a public statement about it.

[flunhat]

They could, but it's common (and not suspicious) for an investor involved in a public fracas to publicly reveal they've exited their position. Bill Ackman did something similar with Herbalife: https://www.investopedia.com/news/billionaire-bill-ackman-du...