dagnyish, no offense, but your financial knowledge is lacking. Public companies have a huge advantage over private companies because of public markets. Private companies must borrow funds from banks and other financial institutions with a price -- interest. Whereas, public companies have access to funds in exchange for an ownership interest. Unfortunately, our CEO is under the impression that these funds are "free". They are not. All transactions require consideration on the part of both parties. Matin merely needs to act in the interest of the company and shareholders to meet his obligation for the funds received. He has a fiduciary responsibility to shareholders and apparently he doesn't understand this concept. Thus far, he has not. Hence the reason for the disgruntled shareholders.
Do you think a bank would respond any differently than shareholders if it were provided a false audit document in exchange for a loan? You need to speak with you friend, Victoria, objectively. Let her know how you really feel.