for discussion on income taxes , see note 8 in 201citem 8 . financial statements and supplementary data 201d of this report . discontinued operations discontinued operations net earnings increased primarily due to the gain on the sale of our aggregate ownership interests in enlink and the general partner of $ 2.6 billion ( $ 2.2 billion after-tax ) . for discussion on discontinued operations , see note 19 in 201citem 8 . financial statements and supplementary data 201d of this report 201d of this report