Baytex Energy (NYSE: BTE) files Form 6-K with new credit agreement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Baytex Energy Corp. filed a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer for December 2025. The report mainly serves to furnish two key Canadian documents to U.S. investors: a Form 51-102F3 Material Change Report and a Credit Agreement dated December 19, 2025. Together, these exhibits indicate that Baytex has reported a material corporate development in Canada and entered into a new or amended credit facility, although specific financial terms are contained in the attached agreements rather than this cover summary.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of December 2025

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):

The following document attached as an exhibit hereto is incorporated by reference herein:

Exhibit No.			Document
99.1			Form 51-102F3 – Material Change Report
99.2			Credit Agreement dated December 19, 2025

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: December 22, 2025

FAQ

What is Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) reporting in this Form 6-K?

Baytex Energy Corp. is furnishing a Form 6-K for December 2025 to provide U.S. investors with a Canadian Material Change Report and a Credit Agreement dated December 19, 2025 as attached exhibits.

Which exhibits are attached to Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) December 2025 Form 6-K?

The Form 6-K includes two exhibits: a Form 51-102F3 Material Change Report labeled as Exhibit 99.1 and a Credit Agreement dated December 19, 2025 labeled as Exhibit 99.2, both incorporated by reference.

What is the significance of the Form 51-102F3 Material Change Report for BTE?

The Form 51-102F3 Material Change Report signals that Baytex Energy Corp. has reported a material corporate development under Canadian securities rules, with detailed information contained in the attached report rather than the brief Form 6-K cover text.

What does the December 19, 2025 Credit Agreement mean for Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE)?

The December 19, 2025 Credit Agreement, filed as Exhibit 99.2, shows Baytex Energy Corp. has entered into a credit facility arrangement. The specific terms, parties and amounts are set out in that agreement, which is incorporated by reference.

Who signed Baytex Energy Corp.’s December 2025 Form 6-K filing?

The Form 6-K was signed on behalf of Baytex Energy Corp. by James R. Maclean, who is identified as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, dated December 22, 2025, confirming the company’s authorization of the submission.