8-K filed April 23, 2026, 7:59 PM ET ticker MNTR CIK 0001599117

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Mentor Capital replaces auditor: Cherry Bekaert out, M&K CPAS in as of Apr 20

Mentor Capital, Inc.

Dismissed Cherry Bekaert LLP as independent accountant on April 20, 2026; board and audit committee approved.
No disagreements or reportable events occurred during Cherry Bekaert's audit of FY2025 financials.
Engaged M&K CPAS, PLLC as new independent registered public accountant, effective immediately.
No prior consultations with M&K CPAS on accounting principles or disagreements before engagement.

item 4.01 item 9.01

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Mentor Capital, Inc. engaged M&K CPAS, PLLC as its auditor.

On April 20, 2026, the Company’s audit committee and board of directors approved the engagement of M&K CPAS, PLLC

SEC 8-K Item 4.01/4.02 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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Mentor Capital, Inc. dismissed Cherry Bekaert LLP as its auditor.

On April 20, 2026, the Company dismissed its independent accountant, Cherry Bekaert LLP

SEC 8-K Item 4.01/4.02 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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