The shares would be "kept and protected" as would be the case with any publicly-held company. There has been no reason to expect otherwise. Furthermore, all publicly-held companies use independent stock (and securities) transfer agents so that such records are kept arms-length from the company as an extra measure of security. The shares of this company or its records have no more need for "protection" than any other. To intimate otherwise seems that it could be malicious.
The company exists. They are attempting to raise money via a placement firm. If and when this company, as with any other, would cease to exist, what happens to the shares depends on the winding down process. There are several scenarios, any one of which could apply, IF the company was being shut down. None of them are typically good for shareholders; however, none of them are applicable at this point since the company has given no indication they have any such plans. Quite to the contrary, they seem to be working to maintain the company and value for its shareholders.
There is also no indication of the company changing its name(s) or ticker "name" or symbol. So, the question is moot at this point. However, should the company, or any other, change its name or ticker symbol, doing so typically has no real impact on shareholders. This is especially the case when shares are held in street name by a brokerage firm -- in which case the broker changes the name and symbol on its accounts. Your question isn't "what if" there is a name change, but "when" which is presumptuous at a minimum and possibly intentionally disruptive. There is no "when" at this point. Case closed.
We shareholders do not know the answer to these questions because, at this point, they are not relevant questions and there are no legitimate reasons for any company to address such questions if the company has not raised the issues. None of the items or concerns you have mentioned have been indicated by anyone other than yourself via your questions. The company is not negligent, if that's what you are hinting at, by not having foreseen your questions since they have not given any indication that any of your scenarios are even being considered, let alone enacted. By asking the questions, it seems you might be trying to indicate otherwise; however, there is no legitimate reason for doing so at this time.
One could ask countless such questions...What if the company introduces a new logo? What if they get a new CEO? What if a tree grows through the sidewalk in front of the office? What if the roof leaks? There are an unending examples of such "questions" the answers to which are simply not relevant at this time. Unless, of course you are asking them to imply there are good reasons for such concerns; in which case, I'd like to hear those reasons plus the background and sources.
The company has enough challenges and too few people to address the real issues facing the company to be compelled or shamed for not having anticipated or provided "answers" to questions that are not applicable.
Good luck, longs.
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