first of all, i may hold 5 shares, 500 shares, 5,0

first of all, i may hold 5 shares, 500 shares, 5,000 - so there's no way to evaluate who, or how many shares would exit - and at what price.

hopefully you realize this, but your saying i'm risking the value of the company somehow (by saying i'd take $40 right now - when it's trading at $3) is truly absurd.