The following table provides a summary of changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill:
Year Ended July 31,
2016
2015
2014
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
14,744
$
14,744
$
—
Acquisition
—
—
14,744
Balance at end of period
$
14,744
$
14,744
$
14,744