Hartman Motors has $19 million in assets, which were financed with $7.6 million of debt and $11.4 million in equity. Hartman's beta is currently 1.15, and its tax rate is 40%. Use the Hamada equation to find Hartman's unlevered beta, bU. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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