Carlson Inc. is evaluating a project in India that would require a $6.0 million after-tax investment today (t = 0). The after-tax cash flows would depend on whether India imposes a new property tax. There is a 50-50 chance that the tax will pass, in which case the project will produce after-tax cash flows of $1,100,000 at the end of each of the next 5 years. If the tax doesn't pass, the after-tax cash flows will be $2,100,000 for 5 years. The project has a WACC of 10.2%. The firm would have the option to abandon the project 1 year from now, and if it is abandoned, the firm would receive the expected $1.10 million cash flow at t = 1 and would also sell the property and receive $4.95 million after taxes at t = 1. If the project is abandoned, the company would receive no further cash inflows from it. What is the value (in thousands) of this abandonment option? Do not round intermediate calculations.

a. $1,124

b. $739

c. $705

d. $671

e. $34