Baytex Energy (BTE) files Form 6-K on 2026 budget, outlook and board moves

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Baytex Energy Corp. submitted a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer, providing a news release as an exhibit. The attached release, dated December 22, 2025, covers Baytex’s 2026 budget, a three-year outlook, an executive appointment, and changes to its board of directors. This filing is primarily a vehicle to furnish that corporate update to U.S. investors under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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: 001-32754

BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2800, 520 - 3^rd 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 ☐ Form 40-F ☒

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 ☐ No ☒

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		Description
99.1		News Release dated December 22, 2025 - Baytex Announces 2026 Budget, Three-Year Outlook, Executive Appointment, and Board of Director Changes

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 & Corporate Secretary

Dated: December 22, 2025

FAQ

What does Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) report in this Form 6-K?

The Form 6-K from Baytex Energy Corp. furnishes a news release dated December 22, 2025 that discusses the company’s 2026 budget, a three-year outlook, an executive appointment, and changes to its board of directors.

What document is attached to Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE)'s December 2025 Form 6-K?

The filing attaches Exhibit 99.1, described as a News Release dated December 22, 2025 - Baytex Announces 2026 Budget, Three-Year Outlook, Executive Appointment, and Board of Director Changes.

Does this Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) Form 6-K include detailed financial results?

The excerpted Form 6-K itself does not present detailed financial tables or earnings data; it states that a news release about the 2026 budget and a three-year outlook is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

What corporate governance topics are mentioned in Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE)'s Form 6-K exhibit?

The exhibit referenced in the Form 6-K includes information on an executive appointment and board of director changes at Baytex Energy Corp.

Who signed the Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) Form 6-K?

The Form 6-K was signed on behalf of Baytex Energy Corp. by James R. Maclean, who is identified as Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary.