Melville, NY - April 10, 2000 - Chyron Corporation (NYSE: CHY), manufacturer of the world's premier television character generators, graphics, routing and automation systems, today announced that it has completed a private placement of approximately $20 million whereby the Company has sold approximately 3 million shares of common stock at $6.50 per share. The common stock was not registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and may not be offered for sale except by way of registration or exemption therefrom.

The Company plans to use the net proceeds to expand its current operations to provide products and services to the New Media marketplace.

Commenting on the transaction, Roger Henderson, CEO of Chyron Corporation said, "We are delighted to conclude this financing at a very important point in the development of the Company. It will enable us to pursue our existing Interactive TV and Internet activities at a far greater pace and to embark on specific new initiatives which are crucial to establishing our presence in the expanding marketplace."

Chyron Corporation, through its Chyron Graphics and Pro-Bel divisions, has established itself as a worldwide leader in the innovation and development of integrated broadcast graphic systems and distribution systems, including products that meet the demands of digital and high-definition television. Chyron Graphics provides a broad range of leading-edge hardware and software products, including paint and animation systems, character generators and digital graphics systems, along with stillstore and clipstore packages. Pro-Bel manufactures products and systems for broadcast routing, distribution and transmission automation. The Company is also involved in developing products for Internet streaming media and interactive TV markets.