Note Q — Related Parties

During fiscal years 2018,  2017, and 2016, the Company purchased approximately $0.5 million, $0.6 million, and $4.9 million, respectively, of data processing equipment and software from EMC Corporation. The former Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of EMC Corporation is a member of the Company’s Board.

During fiscal years 2018,  2017, and 2016, the Company purchased approximately $2.7 million, $2.9 million, and $2.3 million, respectively, of office supplies from Staples, Inc. The former Vice Chairman of Staples, Inc. is a member of the Company’s Board.