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Mentor Capital (MNTR) CEO adds stock, now holds 3.17M common shares

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Mentor Capital, Inc. Chief Executive Officer, director, and 10% owner Chester Billingsley reported open‑market purchases of the company’s common stock. On January 29, 2026 he bought 900 shares at $0.09, and on February 2, 2026 he bought 1,100 shares at $0.0884, increasing his direct common stock holdings to 3,169,296 shares.

He also holds Series D warrants exercisable into 47,274 shares of common stock and Series Q preferred shares2,592,159 common shares at no additional cost, with no expiration date.

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Insider Billingsley Chester
Role Chief Executive Officer
Bought 2,000 shs ($178.24)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 1,100 $0.0884 $97.24
Purchase Common Stock 900 $0.09 $81.00
holding Series D Warrants -- -- --
holding Series Q Preferred Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,169,296 shares (Direct); Series D Warrants — 47,274 shares (Direct); Series Q Preferred Shares — 2,592,159 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Series Q Preferred Stock is convertible into Common Stock, at the option of the holder, at any time after the date of issuance of such share and prior to the of redemption of such share of Series Q Preferred Stock by the Company, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock as determined by dividing the Series Q Conversion Value by the Conversion Price at the time in effect for such share. The Series Q Preferred Shares can be converted into Common Stock at no additional cost. The Series Q Preferred Shares have no expiration date. The per share Series Q Conversion Value, as defined in the Certificate of Designation, shall be calculated by the Company at least once each calendar quarter. The per share Series Q Conversion Value shall be equal to the quotient of the Core Q Holdings Asset Value divided by the number of issued and outstanding shares of Series Q Preferred Stock. The Conversion Price of the Series Q Preferred Stock shall be at the product of one hundred and five percent and the closing price of the Common Stock of the Company on a date designated and published by the Company. On December 31, 2025, 11 Series Q Convertible Preferred Shares were eligible to be converted into 2,592,159 shares of the Company's Common Stock.
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)
01/29/2026
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 01/29/2026 P 900 A $0.09 3,168,196 D
Common Stock 02/02/2026 P 1,100 A $0.0884 3,169,296 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
Series Q Preferred Shares (1) (1) (1) Common Stock 2,592,159(2) 11 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Series Q Preferred Stock is convertible into Common Stock, at the option of the holder, at any time after the date of issuance of such share and prior to the of redemption of such share of Series Q Preferred Stock by the Company, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock as determined by dividing the Series Q Conversion Value by the Conversion Price at the time in effect for such share. The Series Q Preferred Shares can be converted into Common Stock at no additional cost. The Series Q Preferred Shares have no expiration date.
2. The per share Series Q Conversion Value, as defined in the Certificate of Designation, shall be calculated by the Company at least once each calendar quarter. The per share Series Q Conversion Value shall be equal to the quotient of the Core Q Holdings Asset Value divided by the number of issued and outstanding shares of Series Q Preferred Stock. The Conversion Price of the Series Q Preferred Stock shall be at the product of one hundred and five percent and the closing price of the Common Stock of the Company on a date designated and published by the Company. On December 31, 2025, 11 Series Q Convertible Preferred Shares were eligible to be converted into 2,592,159 shares of the Company's Common Stock.
/s/ Chester Billingsley 02/02/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Mentor Capital (MNTR) report for Chester Billingsley?

Chester Billingsley reported buying Mentor Capital common stock in two open‑market transactions. He purchased 900 shares at $0.09 on January 29, 2026 and 1,100 shares at $0.0884 on February 2, 2026, modestly increasing his direct ownership stake.

How many Mentor Capital (MNTR) common shares does Chester Billingsley now own?

After the reported transactions, Chester Billingsley directly owns 3,169,296 shares of Mentor Capital common stock. This figure reflects the cumulative total following his January 29 and February 2, 2026 open‑market purchases disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What derivative securities linked to Mentor Capital (MNTR) does Chester Billingsley hold?

Chester Billingsley holds Series D warrants and Series Q preferred shares tied to Mentor Capital common stock. The warrants cover 47,274 common shares, while the Series Q preferred shares are convertible into common stock under a formula based on conversion value and price defined by the company.

How many Mentor Capital (MNTR) shares are tied to Chester Billingsley’s Series Q preferred stock?

As of December 31, 2025, 11 Series Q convertible preferred shares held by Chester Billingsley were eligible to convert into 2,592,159 Mentor Capital common shares. The conversion involves no additional cost and uses a conversion value and price calculated under the company’s Certificate of Designation.

At what prices did Chester Billingsley buy Mentor Capital (MNTR) stock in 2026?

In early 2026, Chester Billingsley bought Mentor Capital common stock at prices just under ten cents per share. He acquired 900 shares at $0.09 on January 29 and 1,100 shares at $0.0884 on February 2 in open‑market purchases.

What roles does Chester Billingsley hold at Mentor Capital (MNTR) in this Form 4?

In the Form 4, Chester Billingsley is identified as a director, Chief Executive Officer, and a 10% owner of Mentor Capital. These roles indicate he is both a key executive and a significant shareholder, making his reported share purchases notable for governance disclosures.