Gideon was the son of Joash, from the Abiezrite clan in the tribe of Manasseh and lived in Ephra (Ophrah). As a judge of the Israelites, he won a decisive victory over a Midianite army with a vast numerical disadvantage, leading a troop of 300 'valiant' men.
Net present value. In finance, the net present value (NPV) or net present worth (NPW) is a measurement of the profitability of an undertaking that is calculated by subtracting the present values (PV) of cash outflows (including initial cost) from the present values of cash inflows over a period of time.
Dictionary of Insurance Terms for: Special Multiperil Insurance (SMP) Special Multiperil Insurance (SMP) coverage usually provided for large businesses in four areas: Section I (Property)-The building(s) and contents are covered against either any peril ( all risks basis) or only perils listed in Section I. It is to the advantage of the business to have coverage written on an all risks basis.