Baytex Energy (BTE) updates proxy for May 7, 2026 annual meeting
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Baytex Energy Corp. filed an amended Form 6-K to correct an earlier Form of Proxy for its 2026 shareholder meeting. The original proxy mistakenly described the event as a special meeting instead of an annual meeting and used an incorrect numbering of resolutions.
The corrected proxy confirms a virtual annual meeting on May 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM (Calgary time), where shareholders will vote on electing directors, appointing KPMG LLP as auditors, and a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation. Previously submitted proxies remain valid, so shareholders do not need to resubmit.
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Key Figures
Meeting date: May 7, 2026
Meeting time: 3:00 PM (Calgary Time)
Proxyholder email deadline: 3:00 PM (Calgary Time) on May 5, 2026
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Meeting date
May 7, 2026
Annual Meeting of Shareholders held virtually
Meeting time
3:00 PM (Calgary Time)
Start time of virtual annual meeting on May 7, 2026
Proxyholder email deadline
3:00 PM (Calgary Time) on May 5, 2026
Cutoff to email Odyssey Trust for non-management proxyholder Username
Adjournment deadline window
48 hours
Deadline before any adjourned or postponed meeting time, excluding weekends and Alberta holidays
Key Terms
Form of Proxy, Annual Meeting, Information Circular – Proxy Statement, non-binding advisory resolution, +1 more
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Form of Proxy financial
"Baytex Energy Corp. is filing an Amendment to the Form of Proxy."
A form of proxy is the official document shareholders use to give someone else instructions or authority to vote their shares at a company meeting when they cannot or choose not to attend. Like filling out a ballot and designating a trusted friend to cast it for you, it lets investors influence board elections, mergers, executive pay and other key decisions without being physically present, so timely review can affect control and value of your investment.
Annual Meeting financial
"the meeting was incorrectly described as a “Special” meeting rather than an Annual Meeting"
A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.
Information Circular – Proxy Statement financial
"Information Circular – Proxy Statement dated March 20, 2026 for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders"
non-binding advisory resolution financial
"Consider a non-binding advisory resolution to accept Baytex's approach to executive compensation."
A non-binding advisory resolution is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion or recommendation but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a public survey: management can ignore it, but a strong vote for or against signals investor sentiment, can sway board behavior or policy decisions, and may influence market perception and future, potentially binding, actions.
proxyholder financial
"If you are appointing a proxyholder other than the Management Nominees, you MUST return your proxy"
A proxyholder is a person or organization authorized to cast votes or make decisions at a company meeting on behalf of a shareholder who cannot attend. Think of it as giving someone your voting slip so they can speak or vote for you on issues like electing directors or approving deals. Investors care because proxyholders can influence corporate control and policy outcomes, so knowing who holds your vote and how they’ll use it affects governance and the value of your investment.
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FAQ
What did Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) change in its 2026 proxy materials?
Baytex Energy corrected its Form of Proxy for the 2026 shareholder meeting. An earlier version mistakenly labeled the meeting as a special meeting and misnumbered the resolutions. The amended materials fix these descriptions while keeping the actual matters to be voted on the same.
When and how will Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) hold its 2026 annual meeting?
Baytex will hold its 2026 annual meeting virtually on May 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM Calgary time. Shareholders can attend online via the provided Lumi platform link, using credentials supplied through Odyssey Trust Company based on their proxy or appointment details.
What key voting items are on Baytex Energy Corp.’s (BTE) 2026 annual meeting agenda?
Shareholders will vote on electing directors, appointing KPMG LLP as auditors for the ensuing year and authorizing directors to set their remuneration, and a non-binding advisory resolution to accept Baytex’s approach to executive compensation, giving feedback on how management is paid.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K/A
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April 2026
Commission File Number: 1-32754
BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
2800, 520 – 3rd AVENUE S.W.
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA
T2P 0R3
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F o | Form 40-F x | ||||
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted
by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted
by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes o | No x | ||||
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Baytex Energy Corp. is filing an Amendment to the Form of Proxy. We wish to advise that an earlier version of the Form of Proxy provided with the meeting materials was distributed in error. At the top of the Form of Proxy, the meeting was incorrectly described as a “Special” meeting rather than an Annual Meeting, and the numbering sequence of the resolutions was incorrect. Included with this notice is a corrected Form of Proxy. However, as the matters to be voted on are the same, there is no need to resubmit your proxy if already submitted.
The following documents attached as exhibits hereto is incorporated by reference herein:
Exhibit No. | Document | ||||
| 99.1* | Notice of Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 7, 2026 | ||||
| 99.2* | Information Circular – Proxy Statement dated March 20, 2026 for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 7, 2026 | ||||
99.3 | Form of Proxy | ||||
| 99.4* | Notice and Access Notification | ||||
*Previously filed.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| BAYTEX ENERGY CORP. | |||||||||||
| /s/ James R. Maclean | |||||||||||
| Name: | James R. Maclean | ||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||||
Dated: April 9, 2026
Exhibit 99.3
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Form of Proxy – Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 7, 2026 | Trader’s Bank Building 1100, 67 Yonge Street Toronto ON M5E 1J8 | ||||
Appointment of Proxyholder I/We being the undersigned holder(s) of Baytex Energy Corp. ("Baytex") hereby appoint Chad E. Lundberg, our President and Chief Operating Officer or failing this person, Chad L. Kalmakoff, our Chief Financial Officer (collectively, the "Management Nominees") | OR | Print the name of the person you are appointing if this person is someone other than the Management Nominees listed herein: | ||||||
as my/our proxyholder with full power of substitution and to attend, act, and to vote for and on behalf of the holder in accordance with the following direction (or if no directions have been given, as the proxyholder sees fit) and all other matters that may properly come before the annual meeting (the "Meeting") of Baytex Energy Corp. to be held virtually at: https://meetings.lumiconnect.com/400-312-232-748, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM (Calgary Time), or at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof. If you are appointing a proxyholder other than the Management Nominees, you MUST return your proxy by mail, by email at proxy@odysseytrust.com or by internet at https://vote.odysseytrust.com and you also need to send an email to appointee@odysseytrust.com by 3:00 PM (Calgary Time) on May 5, 2026, or 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays in the Province of Alberta) prior to the time set for any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the Meeting and provide Odyssey Trust Company ("Odyssey") with the required proxyholder contact information, amount of Baytex common shares ("Baytex Shares") appointed, and name in which the Baytex Shares are registered, so that Odyssey may provide the proxyholder with a Username via email. Without a Username, proxyholders will not be able to participate or vote at the Meeting.
1.Election of Directors. | For | Withhold | For | Withhold | For | Withhold | ||||||||||||||||||||
a.Mark R. Bly | ☐ | ☐ | b.Trudy M. Curran | ☐ | ☐ | c. Don G. Hrap | ☐ | ☐ | ||||||||||||||||||
d.Chad E. Lundberg | ☐ | ☐ | e.Jennifer A. Maki | ☐ | ☐ | f.David L. Pearce | ☐ | ☐ | ||||||||||||||||||
g.Steve D. L. Reynish | ☐ | ☐ | h.Jeffrey E. Wojahn | ☐ | ☐ | |||||||||||||||||||||
2.Appointment of Auditors. Appointment of KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | For | Withhold | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
☐ | ☐ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3. Executive Compensation. Consider a non-binding advisory resolution to accept Baytex's approach to executive compensation. | For | Against | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
☐ | ☐ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authorized Signature(s) – This section must be completed for your instructions to be executed. | Signature(s): | Date | ||||||||||||
I/we authorize you to act in accordance with my/our instructions set out above. I/We hereby revoke any proxy previously given with respect to the Meeting. If no voting instructions are indicated above, this Proxy will be voted as recommended by Management. | MM / DD / YY | |||||||||||||
Interim Financial Statements – Check the box to the right if you would like to receive interim financial statements and accompanying Management's Discussion & Analysis by mail. See reverse for instructions to sign up for delivery by email. | ☐ | Annual Financial Statements – Check the box to the right if you would like to NOT RECEIVE the Annual Financial Statements and accompanying Management's Discussion and Analysis by mail. See reverse for instructions to sign up for delivery by email. | ☐ | |||||||||||
INSTEAD OF MAILING THIS PROXY, YOU MAY SUBMIT YOUR PROXY USING SECURE ONLINE VOTING AVAILABLE ANYTIME:
This form of proxy is solicited by and on behalf of Management. Proxies must be received by 3:00 p.m. (Calgary Time), on May 5, 2026. Notes to Proxy 1.Each holder has the right to appoint a person, who need not be a holder, to attend and represent them at the Meeting. If you wish to appoint a person other than the persons whose names are printed herein, please insert the name of your chosen proxyholder in the space provided on the reverse. 2.If the securities are registered in the name of more than one holder (for example, joint ownership, trustees, executors, etc.) then all of the registered owners must sign this proxy in the space provided on the reverse. If you are voting on behalf of a corporation or another individual, you may be required to provide documentation evidencing your power to sign this proxy with signing capacity stated. 3.This proxy should be signed in the exact manner as the name appears on the proxy. 4.If this proxy is not dated, it will be deemed to bear the date on which it is mailed by Management to the holder. 5.The securities represented by this proxy will be voted as directed by the holder; however, if such a direction is not made in respect of any matter, this proxy will be voted as recommended by Management. 6.The securities represented by this proxy will be voted or withheld from voting, in accordance with the instructions of the holder, on any ballot that may be called for and, if the holder has specified a choice with respect to any matter to be acted on, the securities will be voted accordingly. 7.This proxy confers discretionary authority in respect of amendments to matters identified in the Notice of Meeting or other matters that may properly come before the meeting. 8.This proxy should be read in conjunction with the accompanying documentation provided by Management.  To Vote Your Proxy Online please visit: https://vote.odysseytrust.com You will require the CONTROL NUMBER printed with your address to the right. You can attend the meeting virtually by visiting https://web.lumiagm.com and entering the meeting ID 400-312-232-748. For further information on the virtual AGM and how to attend it, please view the management information circular of Baytex dated March 20, 2026. The meeting Password will be: "baytex2026" case sensitive. If you vote by Internet, do not mail this proxy. To request the receipt of future documents via email and/or to sign up for Securityholder Online services, you may contact Odyssey Trust Company at https://odysseytrust.com/ca-en/help/. Voting by mail may be the only method for securities held in the name of a corporation or securities being voted on behalf of another individual. A return envelope has been enclosed for voting by mail. | Shareholder Address and Control Number Here | ||||