I think an increase in ownership base fundamentally makes it easier to trust an entity, especially in a public company setting where transparency is a must.
Rather than trusting 1/1 owner of a company you just need to trust 1/n with significant control.
The original PIA group will maintain significant control.
The problem with trusting 1/n is that my trust in you is compromised when you choose to associate with an unscrupulous party, so even that 1/n is no longer trustworthy.
(Long time PIA subscriber who cancelled over the news of acquisition.)
Rather than trusting 1/1 owner of a company you just need to trust 1/n with significant control.
The original PIA group will maintain significant control.