Mentor Capital CEO buys 4,000 shares in open market

Mentor Capital, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and 10% owner Chester Billingsley reported a series of open-market purchases of the company’s common stock.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/10/2026 - 03:44 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mentor Capital, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and 10% owner Chester Billingsley reported a series of open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. On three trading days, he bought a total of 4,000 shares at prices between $0.060 and $0.062 per share.

Following these transactions, he directly owns 9,111,403 shares of common stock. He also holds Series D Warrants exercisable at $0.020 per share for 47,274 underlying common shares, which are scheduled to expire on May 11, 2038. The reported purchases represent a small addition relative to his existing stake.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 4,000 shares

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider Billingsley Chester

Role Chief Executive Officer

Bought 4,000 shs ($246.10)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	950	$0.06	$57.00
Holding	Series D Warrants	--	--	--
Purchase	Common Stock	1,050	$0.062	$65.10
Purchase	Common Stock	2,000	$0.062	$124.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,111,403 shares (Direct); Series D Warrants — 47,274 contracts (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares bought: 4,000 shares Purchase prices: $0.060–$0.062 per share Post-trade common holdings: 9,111,403 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares bought 4,000 shares Total open-market purchases across April 8–10, 2026

Purchase prices $0.060–$0.062 per share Prices paid for Mentor Capital common stock

Post-trade common holdings 9,111,403 shares Common stock directly owned after latest transaction

Warrant exercise price $0.020 per share Exercise price of Series D Warrants

Underlying warrant shares 47,274 shares Common shares underlying Series D Warrants

Warrant expiration May 11, 2038 Expiration date of Series D Warrants

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Series D Warrants, underlying security, Form 4

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase" for common stock trades"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Series D Warrants financial

"security_title: "Series D Warrants" with underlying common stock"

Series D warrants are tradable rights issued with a company's Series D financing round that allow the holder to buy a set number of shares at a fixed price for a limited period. They matter to investors because they create potential extra upside if the company’s value rises, but can also dilute existing shareholders when converted—think of them as coupons you can redeem for stock if the price becomes favorable, affecting ownership and future per-share value.

underlying security financial

"underlying_security_title: "Common Stock" for the warrants"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): header of the provided data"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

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What insider transactions did Mentor Capital (MNTR) report on this Form 4?

The filing shows Chester Billingsley, CEO and 10% owner, made three open-market purchases totaling 4,000 Mentor Capital common shares at prices between $0.060 and $0.062 per share, modestly increasing his direct equity position in the company.

How many Mentor Capital (MNTR) shares does the CEO own after these trades?

After the reported purchases, Chester Billingsley directly holds 9,111,403 shares of Mentor Capital common stock. This figure reflects his ownership immediately following the three open-market transactions disclosed in the Form 4 filing for April 8–10, 2026.

At what prices did the Mentor Capital (MNTR) CEO buy shares?

Chester Billingsley bought 2,000 and 1,050 shares at $0.062 per share and 950 shares at $0.060 per share. These are open-market purchases of Mentor Capital common stock reported across three consecutive trading days.

What derivative securities related to Mentor Capital (MNTR) does the CEO hold?

The CEO holds Series D Warrants with an exercise price of $0.020 per share, linked to 47,274 underlying Mentor Capital common shares. These warrants are currently outstanding and are scheduled to expire on May 11, 2038, providing long-dated optionality.

Is the Mentor Capital (MNTR) CEO’s recent trading mainly buying or selling?

The reported activity is entirely on the buy side. The Form 4 lists three open-market purchase transactions totaling 4,000 shares, with no reported sales or dispositions, indicating a net increase in his directly held Mentor Capital common stock.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Billingsley Chester

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5964 CAMPUS COURT

(Street)

PLANO TEXAS 75093

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Mentor Capital, Inc. [ MNTR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/08/2026		P		2,000	A	$0.062	9,109,403	D
Common Stock	04/09/2026		P		1,050	A	$0.062	9,110,453	D
Common Stock	04/10/2026		P		950	A	$0.06	9,111,403	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Series D Warrants	$0.02							04/11/2000	05/11/2038	Common Stock	47,274		47,274	D

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Chester Billingsley	04/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)