Nidec Corp. is offering ¥257.3 billion ($1.6 billion) to take over machine tool builder Makino Milling Machine Co., initiating a rare unsolicited takeover of a Japanese company.

Nidec plans to clear the regulatory processes by early April and launch the tender offer on April 4, even without Makino's consent, it said

KYOTO -- Japanese motor manufacturer Nidec is set to make a takeover bid for Makino Milling Machine, a major machine tool manufacturer, without the consent of Makino's management, Nikkei has learned.

By Kantaro Komiya and Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese manufacturing giant Nidec said on Friday it planned to launch a 257 billion yen ($1.6 billion) bid for Makino Milling Machine, a surprise unsolicited takeover offer in a country better known for agreed deals.