. other income increased approximately $ 2.4 million in 2001 over 2000 ; due to a $ 1.8 million gain the company recognized on the sale of its landscape business in the third quarter of 2001 . the sale of the landscape business resulted in a total net profit of over $ 9 million after deducting all related expenses . this gain will be recognized in varying amounts over the next seven years because the company has an on-going contract to purchase future services from the buyer