Net Present Value and Cost of Capital. HT Inc. is considering a new process to speed production and reduce costs. The project will last 7 years and have an initial investment of $1,400,000. The after tax cash flows are estimated at $315,000 per year. The firm has a targeted debt-to-equity ratio of 1.5. Its pre-tax cost of equity is 14%, and its pre-tax cost of debt is 8%. The tax rate is 40%. What is the NPV of this project?