Cochrane, Inc., is considering a new three-year expansion project that requires an initial fixed asset investment of $2,160,000. The fixed asset will be depreciated straight-line to zero over its three-year tax life, after which time it will be worthless. The project is estimated to generate $2,170,000 in annual sales, with costs of $1,160,000. Assume the tax rate is 40 percent and the required return on the project is 12 percent.

Required:

What is the projects NPV?