Why does the company have to issue more options just because...

Why does the company have to issue more options just because they expire? We know (should know) the risks when purchasing options and if they lapse well that's the game that we play.

Maybe the fact that they aren't going to issue more options shows management's belief that the options will get exercised before they expire. Don't forget that sophs and contractors accepted options as payment which at the moment are worth nothing, they might just have a little bit more insight than we do.