Michael Tokarz

Founder at

PPC Enterprises, LLC

Net worth: 4 M $ as of 31/05/2026

75 year

53 connections

Finance

Consumer Non-Durables

Producer Manufacturing

Profile

Michael Theodore Tokarz founded The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC in 2002.
Mr. Tokarz also founded PPC Enterprises, LLC.
Mr. Tokarz also currently works at MVC Financial Services, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Ventures LLC, as Chairman & Illinois Emerging Technology Fund, MVC Acquisition Corp., as Chairman from 2007, and various other companies.
Mr. Tokarz also formerly worked at MVC Capital, Inc., as Chairman & Portfolio Manager from 2003 to 2020, New WEI, Inc., as Non-Executive Chairman from 2010 to 2016, Shield T3 LLC, as Vice Chairman, and various other companies.
Mr. Tokarz received his undergraduate degree and Masters Business Admin degree from the University of Illinois.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
Equus Total Return, Inc. Equus Total Return, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a closed-end management investment company 22.71%	01/04/2026	31,72,237 ( 22.71% )	4 M $	31/05/2026

Michael Tokarz active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tokarz Group Advisers seeks investment opportunities in lower middle market companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 10 - 150 million and EBITDA of USD 3 - 25 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of financial, consumer, food and healthcare services. It provides financing for late, growth and buyout capital requirements with an investment size of USD 3 - 25 million.	Founder	01/01/2002
Evenflo Co., Inc. Evenflo Co., Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and markets infant and juvenile products	Director/Board Member	-
MVC Acquisition Corp. MVC Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Blank check company	Chairman	16/10/2007
Custom Alloy Corp. Custom Alloy Corp. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Specializes in forgings, fittings and pipes	Director/Board Member	-
Plymouth Rock Energy LLC Plymouth Rock Energy LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides gas and electric solutions	Director/Board Member	-
MVC Private Equity Fund LP MVC Private Equity Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund	Director/Board Member	-
PPC Enterprises, LLC PPC Enterprises, LLC Investment ManagersFinance PPC Enterprises invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 50 - 500 million and EBITDA of USD 5 - 50 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of industrial services, business & financial services and healthcare services. It participates in growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 50 - 200 million. The firm acquires controlling interest.	Founder	-
Timberland Machines & Irrigation, Inc.	Director/Board Member	-
Tokarz Group LLC Tokarz Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment banking services	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/2002
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Private companies	46
Conagra Brands, Inc. Conagra Brands, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a food company that engages in food making business	Consumer Non-Durables
CNO Financial Group, Inc. CNO Financial Group, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Operates as a holding company which provides health and life insurance services	Finance
Flagstar Corp. Flagstar Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants	Consumer Services
IDEX Corp. IDEX Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and supplies industrial pumps & other engineering equipment	Producer Manufacturing
KKR Associates LP KKR Associates LP Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of KKR & Co., Inc., KKR Associates LP is a company based in New York, NY.	Miscellaneous
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures tobacco products	Consumer Non-Durables
Safeway, Inc. Safeway, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates offline and online grocery stores	Retail Trade
New WEI, Inc. New WEI, Inc. CoalEnergy Minerals Engages in the production of coal, coke, and natural gas	Energy Minerals
8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc. 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures nut butters, granola, dried fruits, nuts and trail mix products & retails through online	Consumer Non-Durables
Evenflo Co., Inc. Evenflo Co., Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and markets infant and juvenile products	Consumer Durables
SHC, Inc. SHC, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures sporting and athletic goods	Distribution Services
Nexstar Financial Corp. Nexstar Financial Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgage banking services	Finance
Mueller Water Products, Inc. Mueller Water Products, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes water infrastructure, flow control and piping component system products for use in water distribution networks and water treatment facilities	Producer Manufacturing
MVC Capital, Inc. MVC Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund	Finance
Harmony Pharmacy & Health Center, Inc. Harmony Pharmacy & Health Center, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Operates a pharmacy and health center	Retail Trade
MVC Acquisition Corp. MVC Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Blank check company	Finance
MVC Private Equity Fund LP MVC Private Equity Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund	Finance
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance KKR invests in middle market private and public companies located across the globe with an enterprise value of USD 200 - 1000 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt for buyouts, acquisitions and growth capital requirements. The firm makes minority and majority investments. It also makes follow on investments and co-investments.	Finance
Nabisco Group Holdings Corp. Nabisco Group Holdings Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces food products including cookies and crackers	Consumer Non-Durables
Custom Alloy Corp. Custom Alloy Corp. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Specializes in forgings, fittings and pipes	Producer Manufacturing
University of Illinois University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tokarz Group Advisers seeks investment opportunities in lower middle market companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 10 - 150 million and EBITDA of USD 3 - 25 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of financial, consumer, food and healthcare services. It provides financing for late, growth and buyout capital requirements with an investment size of USD 3 - 25 million.	Finance
Athleta Corp. Athleta Corp. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells athletic wear for women	Consumer Durables
United Fixtures Co., Inc. United Fixtures Co., Inc. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures office, store showcases and display fixtures	Producer Manufacturing
Ohio Medical LLC Ohio Medical LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and supplies medical air and oxygen therapy products	Health Technology
Turf Products LLC Turf Products LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes turf maintenance equipment	Distribution Services
KSL Advisors LLC KSL Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance KSL Advisors invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on travel and leisure businesses sectors such as hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate and travel services sectors. It participates in the form of equity, debt and private capital requirements.	Finance
Elementis Srl, Inc. (New Jersey) Elementis Srl, Inc. (New Jersey) Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies antiperspirant products	Consumer Non-Durables
Parmalat Dairy & Bakery, Inc. Parmalat Dairy & Bakery, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Markets food products	Distribution Services
Tokarz Group LLC Tokarz Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment banking services	Finance
Illinois Ventures LLC Illinois Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Illinois Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on healthcare and technology sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements.	Finance
Apertio Ltd. Apertio Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides subscriber-centric networks for mobile, fixed and converged telecommunications operators	Communications
MVC Automotive Group GmbH MVC Automotive Group GmbH Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as a holding company with interests in operating automobile dealerships	Retail Trade
Lomonosov Porcelain Co.
HuaMei Capital Co., Inc. HuaMei Capital Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides Financial services	Finance
Ditech Holding Corp. Ditech Holding Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as mortgage banking company which focuses on the servicing and origination of residential loans, including reverse loans	Finance
Marketlab Research, Inc. Marketlab Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing research data services	Commercial Services
Beatrice Foods Co. Beatrice Foods Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Freeze-dried, food processing, fruits and vegetables	Consumer Non-Durables
MVC Partners LLC MVC Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management services	Commercial Services
Gibdock Ltd. Gibdock Ltd. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides shipyard services	Producer Manufacturing
Harmony Health & Beauty, Inc. Harmony Health & Beauty, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides airport-based health and beauty concept services	Consumer Services
Plymouth Rock Energy LLC Plymouth Rock Energy LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides gas and electric solutions	Utilities
MVC Financial Services, Inc. MVC Financial Services, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Finance
PPC Enterprises, LLC PPC Enterprises, LLC Investment ManagersFinance PPC Enterprises invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 50 - 500 million and EBITDA of USD 5 - 50 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of industrial services, business & financial services and healthcare services. It participates in growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 50 - 200 million. The firm acquires controlling interest.	Finance
Timberland Machines & Irrigation, Inc.
Shield T3 LLC Shield T3 LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital platform that offers testing statistics, individual results and vaccine status	Technology Services