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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED) For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission file number 1-9014 A. Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the issuer named below: CHYRON CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' 401(K) PLAN B. Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan and the address of its principal executive office: CHYRON CORPORATION 5 Hub Drive Melville, NY 11747 (631) 845-2000 REQUIRED INFORMATION CHYRON CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' 401(k) PLAN INDEX Page Report of Independent Accountants 1 Financial Statements: Statements of Net Assets Available for Plan Benefits as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Plan Benefits for the Year Ended December 31, 1999 3 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Plan Benefits for the Year Ended December 31, 1998 4 Notes to the Financial Statements 5 Supplemental Schedule: Line 27a - Schedule of Assets Held for Investment Purposes as of December 31, 1999 9 Signatures 10 The following exhibit is filed as part of this report: Consent of Independent Accountants REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS To the Participants and Administrator of Chyron Corporation Employees' 401(k) Plan In our opinion, the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits and the related statements of changes in net assets available for benefits present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets available for benefits
of Chyron Corporation Employees' 401(k) Plan (the "Plan") at December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above. Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplemental schedule listed in the Index is presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required
part of the basic financial statements but is supplementary information required by the Department of Labor's Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. This supplemental schedule is the
responsibility of the Plan's management. The supplemental schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the
basic financial statements taken as a whole. /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Melville, New York June 2 , 2000 CHYRON CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' 401(k) PLAN STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR PLAN BENEFITS December 31, 1999 1998 Assets: Investments, at fair value $3,195,143 $3,278,816 Receivables: Employer contributions 4,702 7,867 Participant contributions 25,138 45,554 Total receivables 29,840 53,421 Cash equivalents 312 Net assets available for plan benefits $3,224,983 $3,332,549 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements CHYRON CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' 401(k) PLAN STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR PLAN BENEFITS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 Contributions Employee Loans Fund Totals Receivable Receivable Total Additions to net assets attributed to: Contributions: Employee contributions $643,746 $(20,416) $623,330 Employer contributions 111,840 (3,165) 108,675 Participant rollovers Loan repayments 32,969 $(32,969) 788,555 (23,581) (32,969) 732,005 Investment income: Interest and dividends 256,144 256,144 Net realized and unrealized appreciation in fair value of investments 197,625 197,625 453,769 453,769 Total additions 1,242,324 (23,581) (32,969) 1,185,774 Deductions from net assets attributed to: Distributions to participants 1,241,282 52,058 1,293,340 Employee loans 60,200 (60,200) Total deductions 1,301,482 (8,142) 1,293,340 Net decrease (59,158) (23,581) (24,827) (107,566) Net assets available for plan benefits: Beginning of year 3,148,562 53,421 130,566 3,332,549 End of year $3,089,404 $29,840 $105,739 $3,224,983 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements CHYRON CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' 401(k) PLAN STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR PLAN BENEFITS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 Contributions Employee Loans Fund Totals Receivable Receivable Total Additions to net assets attributed to: Contributions: Employee contributions $752,897 $7,022 $759,919 Employer contributions 92,881 4,326 97,207 Participant rollovers 180,423 180,423 Loan repayments 26,404 $(26,404) 1,052,605 11,348 (26,404) 1,037,549 Investment income: Interest and dividends 170,740 170,740 Net realized and unrealized depreciation in fair value of investments (170,381) (170,381) 359 359 Total additions 1,052,964 11,348 (26,404) 1,037,908 Deductions from net assets attributed to: Distributions to participants 477,628 7,033 484,661 Employee loans 73,291 (73,291) Total deductions 550,919 (66,258) 484,661 Net increase 502,045 11,348 39,854 553,247 Net assets available for plan benefits: Beginning of year 2,646,517 42,073 90,712 2,779,302 End of year $3,148,562 $53,421 $130,566 $3,332,549 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements CHYRON CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' 401(k) PLAN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Plan Description and Benefits The Chyron Corporation Employees' 401(k) Plan (the "Plan") was adopted on January 1, 1994, and amended through July 1, 1998, for the benefit of the employees of Chyron Corporation (the "Company"). The following is a brief
description of the Plan. A more complete description of the provisions of the Plan is available in the Plan document and in individual statements of benefits provided to each Plan participant. The Plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"), as amended. The Plan is a defined contribution plan which provides benefits to participants based upon amounts contributed to the participants' accounts by the employees and employer and investment income or loss. Under the Plan, the participant is
not provided with any defined benefit. Contributions made to the Plan are credited to participants' individual accounts in the name of each participant. The ultimate benefit received depends on the aggregate amount contributed by the participants and the
employer and the income, gains and losses associated with those contributions which are allocated to the participants' individual accounts. Participants are entitled to make contributions up to a maximum of 20% of their current compensation subject to limitations of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code ($10,000 in 1999 and 1998). The total employee compensation that
can be considered for contribution purposes was limited to $160,000 in 1999 and 1998. Contribution percentages may be increased or decreased at quarterly intervals throughout the Plan year. For purposes of determining contributions, compensation is
defined as total wages and salary of an employee, including any overtime pay, bonuses and commissions, but excluding deferred compensation. The Company can elect to make a contribution to the Plan on behalf of those participants who have made salary
deferral contributions. From January 1 through June 30, 1998, the Company contributed 10% of the first 10% of compensation that a participant contributed to the Plan. Effective July 1, 1998, the matching contribution was raised to 20% of the first 10% of
compensation and will only be made in shares of the Company's common stock. The participants of the Plan may elect to have their accounts invested in any combination (in 5% increments) of the following investment alternatives: Alliance Premier Growth Fund Chyron Corporation Common Stock Massachusetts Investors Trust Merrill Lynch Capital Fund Merrill Lynch Federal Securities Trust Merrill Lynch Global Allocation Fund Merrill Lynch Global Value Fund Merrill Lynch Growth Fund for Investment and Retirement Merrill Lynch Pacific Fund Merrill Lynch Retirement Preservation Trust CHYRON CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' 401(k) PLAN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Employees are eligible for participation in the Plan on the first day of the month following the performance of one hour of service. Prior to July 1, 1998 employees were eligible for participation in the Plan on a quarterly basis
following the completion of one-quarter of a year of service. Employees are 100% vested in their salary deferral contributions upon entry into the Plan. All participants in the Plan on June 30, 1998 were 100% vested in their employer matching
contributions. Effective July 1, 1998, employees are vested in employer matching contributions in accordance with the following schedule: Years of Service Vested Percentage 1 33% 2 67% 3 100% The full value of the vested interest of participants in Plan assets is distributable to them or their beneficiaries upon retirement, disability or death. The normal retirement date is the first day of the month following the attainment
of age 65. Participants or beneficiaries may elect to have such interest distributed in either one lump sum or in monthly installments. An employee can also withdraw all or a portion of his/her investment under certain special distribution events as
defined in the Plan. The special distribution events include in-service distributions, where a participant in the Plan may withdraw all or a portion of his/her account balance upon reaching age 592 and hardship withdrawals, as defined in the Plan. These special distributions may be subject to ordinary income taxes or early distribution penalties. Active participants may also apply to the Plan administrator
for a loan from the Plan. Participants may borrow an amount that would not exceed the lesser of 50% of each participant's vested account balance or $50,000 reduced by the highest outstanding balance during the prior 12 months. Loan terms range from one to
five years or up to twenty-five years for the purchase of a primary residence. All loans must be repaid with interest (currently at rates ranging from 8.23%-8.75%) and are subject to certain requirements as outlined in the Plan. If a participant leaves the Company for any reason other than retirement, disability or death, the participant may elect to receive distribution of his/her vested benefit. If the participant's balance is less than $5,000, the
distribution will be made immediately following the employee's termination. If a participant terminates service prior to being fully vested in the employer matching contribution, amounts are forfeited and will be used to reduce future employer
contributions to the Plan. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of accounting The Plan's financial statements are prepared under the accrual method of accounting. CHYRON CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' 401(k) PLAN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Investments All Plan investments are held by the Plan's custodian, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. ("Merrill Lynch" or the "Custodian") and are stated at fair value, principally based on the last sales price reported on the last
business day of the Plan year. Investment earnings are automatically reinvested into the fund from which they are derived. Participants can elect to change their current or future investments on a daily basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is accrued when earned. The Plan presents in the statement of changes in net assets available for Plan benefits the net appreciation (depreciation) in the fair value
of its investments which consist of the realized gains or losses and the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on those investments. Cash equivalents Cash equivalents consist of investments in highly liquid Merrill Lynch money funds which are temporary in nature. Benefit payments to employees Benefit payments to employees are recorded on a cash basis. Amounts allocated to accounts of persons who have elected to withdraw from the Plan but who have not yet been paid must be reported as a liability on ERISA Form 5500. Loans Employee loans receivable consist of remaining principal outstanding. Administrative expenses Expenses related to the administration of the Plan are paid by the Company, at its option. For the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company paid all administrative expenses. CHYRON CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' 401(k) PLAN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities at the date of the Statement of Net Assets Available for Plan Benefits and the reported amount of net additions and deductions in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Plan Benefits. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. 3. Tax Status The Plan obtained its latest determination letter on September 29, 1995 in which the Internal Revenue Service stated that the Plan, as then designed, qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"). The Plan
has been amended since receiving the determination letter. The Plan and related trust must be operated in conformity with the Code to maintain its tax exempt status under Section 501(a) of the code. The Company is not aware of any course of action, series
of events or amendments that might adversely affect the qualified status of the Plan. 4. Termination Priorities While the Company has not expressed any intent to do so, the Company has the right under the Plan to discontinue its contribution at any time and to terminate the Plan subject to the provisions of ERISA. In the event that the Plan
is terminated all participants will remain 100% vested in their total account balances under the Plan. 5. Reconciliation of Financial Statements to Form 5500 Amounts allocated to withdrawing participants are recorded on Form 5500 for benefit claims that have been processed and approved for payment prior to December 31 but not yet paid as of that date. As of December 31, 1999 and 1998,
there were no outstanding benefit payments to withdrawing participants and, therefore, the amounts presented as net assets available for Plan benefits were the same in the financial statements as on the Form 5500. 6. Concentration of Credit Risk The Plan's exposure to a concentration of credit risk is limited by the diversification of investments across ten participant-directed fund elections. Additionally, the investments within each participant-directed fund election
are further diversified into varied financial markets. The Company carries insurance for its employee benefit plans to minimize this risk. CHYRON CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' 401(k) PLAN Line 27a - Schedule of Assets Held for Investment Purposes December 31, 1999 (a) (b) (c) (e) Identity of Issue Description Current Value * Merrill Lynch Capital Fund Mutual Fund $512,395 * Merrill Lynch Federal Securities Trust Mutual Fund 142,521 * Merrill Lynch Global Allocation Fund Mutual Fund 624,086 * Merrill Lynch Global Value Fund Mutual Fund 59,087 * Merrill Lynch Growth Fund for Investment and Retirement Mutual Fund 5,087 * Merrill Lynch Pacific Fund Mutual Fund 35,531 * Merrill Lynch Retirement Preservation Trust Mutual Fund 387,848 Alliance Premier Growth Fund Mutual Fund 1,073,792 * Chyron Corporation Common Stock Common Stock 107,538 Massachusetts Investors Trust Mutual Fund 141,519 Employee loans receivable Loans issued for terms of 105,739 1-10 years, with 8.23% to 8.75% interest $3,195,143 *=Party in Interest SIGNATURES The Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the trustees (or other persons who administer the employee benefit plan) have duly caused this annual report to be signed by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized. Chyron Corporation Employees' 401(k) Plan /s/ Dawn R. Johnston Dawn R. Johnston Sr. Vice President Finance June 29, 2000
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-50927) of Chyron Corporation of our report dated June 2, 2000 relating to the financial statements of Chyron Corporation Employees' 401(k) Plan, which appears in this Form 11-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Melville, New York
June 28, 2000