[Form 4] Mentor Capital, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mentor Capital director and 10% owner Chester Billingsley reported purchases of common stock across 10/07/2025–10/09/2025, acquiring 9,355, 20,000 and 24 shares at prices of $0.954, $0.999 and $0.10 respectively. Following these purchases his direct beneficial ownership is 2,996,320 shares. He also holds 47,274 Series D warrants exercisable into common stock through 05/11/2038.

Positive

• Director and 10% owner increased direct holdings to 2,996,320 shares
• Purchases executed at sub-$1 prices (ranging $0.10–$0.999), showing insider buying
• Holds 47,274 Series D warrants exercisable into common stock through 05/11/2038

Negative

• None.

Insights

Governance Analyst

Insider purchases modestly increased direct shareholdings; ownership and warrant position are disclosed.

The reported transactions show a director and >10% owner acquiring a total of 29,379 common shares over three days at prices below $1, bringing direct holdings to 2,996,320 shares. The filing also discloses 47,274 Series D warrants exercisable into common stock through 05/11/2038, which represent potential future dilution if exercised.

Dependencies include future exercises of the warrants and any additional insider transactions that would change percentage ownership. Monitor periodic Section 16 filings for changes to direct holdings or warrant exercises within the next 12–24 months.

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

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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 TX 75093

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/07/2025

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

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

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

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	10/07/2025		P		9,355	A	$0.954	2,976,296	D
Common Stock	10/08/2025		P		20,000	A	$0.999	2,996,296	D
Common Stock	10/09/2025		P		24	A	$0.1	2,996,320	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	10/09/2025
	** 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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FAQ

What did Chester Billingsley report on Form 4 for Mentor Capital (MNTR)?

He reported purchases of common stock on 10/07/2025, 10/08/2025, and 10/09/2025, bringing his direct beneficial ownership to 2,996,320 shares and disclosing 47,274 Series D warrants.

How many shares did the reporting person buy and at what prices?

He purchased 9,355 shares at $0.954, 20,000 shares at $0.999, and 24 shares at $0.10.

Does the Form 4 show any derivative holdings for MNTR?

Yes; it shows 47,274 Series D warrants with a conversion price of $0.02 and an expiration date of 05/11/2038.

Is the reporting person an insider or significant owner of Mentor Capital?

Yes; the filer is listed as a Director, Chief Executive Officer, and a 10% owner of Mentor Capital.

Were the transactions reported as direct or indirect ownership?

All reported common stock purchases and the Series D warrants are listed as Direct beneficial ownership.