Form 4: Mentor Capital CEO Boosts Stock Holdings in Open Market

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report 23 September 2025 4:25 PM

Mentor Capital CEO Chester Billingsley increased his direct ownership of common stock through multiple open market purchases in September 2025.

Better than expectedThe Chief Executive Officer, Director, and 10% Owner, Chester Billingsley, increased his direct beneficial ownership of common stock through multiple open market purchases. Insider buying is generally viewed as a positive signal of management's confidence in the company's prospects.

Summary

Chester Billingsley, Chief Executive Officer, Director, and 10% Owner of Mentor Capital, Inc. (MNTR), acquired additional shares of common stock.
On September 19, 2025, Billingsley purchased 17,000 shares of common stock at $0.088 per share, increasing his direct beneficial ownership to 2,834,296 shares.
Also on September 19, 2025, he acquired an additional 5,000 shares at $0.0838 per share, bringing his total direct beneficial ownership to 2,839,296 shares.
On September 22, 2025, Billingsley purchased 25,000 shares at $0.0885 per share, increasing his direct beneficial ownership to 2,864,296 shares.
On September 23, 2025, he acquired another 25,000 shares at $0.0889 per share, resulting in a total direct beneficial ownership of 2,889,296 shares of common stock.
Billingsley also directly beneficially owns 47,274 Series D Warrants with an exercise price of $0.02, exercisable since April 11, 2000, and expiring on May 11, 2038, convertible into 47,274 shares of common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 8

Explanation: The sentiment is positive due to significant insider buying by the CEO, Director, and 10% owner, indicating strong confidence in the company's valuation and future performance.

Positives

The Chief Executive Officer, Director, and 10% Owner, Chester Billingsley, increased his direct beneficial ownership of common stock, signaling confidence in the company's future.
The purchases were made at relatively low price points, ranging from $0.0838 to $0.0889 per share.

Future Outlook

Industry Context

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may view the increased insider ownership as a positive indicator of management's belief in the company's value and future growth, potentially boosting investor confidence.
The transactions demonstrate alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

Key Dates

Date	Description
04/11/2000	Date Series D Warrants became exercisable
09/19/2025	Transaction date for purchase of 17,000 and 5,000 shares of common stock
09/22/2025	Transaction date for purchase of 25,000 shares of common stock
09/23/2025	Transaction date for purchase of 25,000 shares of common stock and signature date of reporting person
05/11/2038	Expiration date for Series D Warrants

Recommendation

buy

The Chief Executive Officer, who is also a Director and 10% owner, significantly increased his direct stake in the company through open market purchases. This strong insider buying activity signals high confidence from management in the company's current valuation and future prospects, making it a compelling 'buy' signal for investors.

Keywords

Mentor Capital, MNTR, Insider Buying, Stock Purchase, CEO, Director, 10% Owner, Common Stock, Warrants

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