WHX had positive cash flow from operations of $ 39.5 million in 2009 , as compared to $ 10.1 million in 2008 . After considering capital expenditures in each year and excluding the non-recurring payment of $ 31.3 million of interest to a related party in 2008 , operating free cash flow in 2009 was $ 31.8 million compared to $ 29.3 million in 2008 .