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Mentor Capital (MNTR) CEO adds 4,000 shares, now holds 9.1M

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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.

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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 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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
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"
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
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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)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/08/2026P2,000A$0.0629,109,403D
Common Stock04/09/2026P1,050A$0.0629,110,453D
Common Stock04/10/2026P950A$0.069,111,403D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Series D Warrants$0.0204/11/200005/11/2038Common Stock47,27447,274D
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Chester Billingsley04/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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.

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.