It`s not a priviledge but the life line for the company in which you invested. All public companies issue shares, among other vehicles, to access capital in order to leverage their markets. It is a necessary ``tool`` which gives companies the ability to grow their businesses.

If you plan on being a shareholder for long you would not want to tie Atul`s hands right when he is looking to develop the company`s proprietary platform and penetrate new markets with it.

It is a safety net to allow for growth or survival, depending on how the markets and world events treat us.