Baytex Energy (NYSE: BTE) schedules May 7, 2026 annual meeting

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Baytex Energy Corp. has filed information about its upcoming annual meeting of securityholders. The meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2026, with holders of common shares entitled to vote. The record date for notice, voting, and beneficial ownership determination is March 20, 2026.

The company will use notice-and-access for both beneficial and registered holders. It will not send proxy materials directly to non-objecting beneficial owners but will pay for delivery to objecting beneficial owners, with Odyssey Trust Company acting as agent for Baytex.

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 February 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):

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.			Document
99.1			Notice of Meeting and Record Date

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 Maclean
						Name:			James R. Maclean
						Title:			Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Dated: February 23, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

February 23, 2026

Filed via SEDAR+

To All Applicable Exchanges and Securities Administrators

Subject:			Baytex Energy Corp. (the "Issuer")
			Notice of Meeting and Record Date

Dear Sir/Madam:

We are pleased to confirm the following information with respect to the Issuer's upcoming meeting of securityholders:

Meeting Type:			Annual Meeting
Meeting Date:			May 7, 2026
Record Date for Notice of Meeting:			March 20, 2026
Record Date for Voting (if applicable):			March 20, 2026
Beneficial Ownership Determination Date:			March 20, 2026
Class of Securities Entitled to Vote:			Common Shares
ISIN:			CA07317Q1054
Issuer sending proxy materials directly to NOBOs:			No
Issuer paying for delivery to OBOs:			Yes
Notice and Access for Beneficial Holders:			Yes
Notice and Access for Registered Holders:			Yes

In accordance with applicable securities regulations we are filing this information with you in our capacity as agent of the Issuer.

Yours truly,

Odyssey Trust Company

as agent for Baytex Energy Corp.

FAQ

When is Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) holding its 2026 annual meeting?

Baytex Energy Corp. will hold its annual meeting on May 7, 2026. This meeting is for securityholders of the company’s common shares, and formal notice and proxy materials will be provided using a notice-and-access approach as described in the meeting information.

What is the record date to vote at Baytex Energy (BTE)'s 2026 annual meeting?

The record date for voting at Baytex Energy’s 2026 annual meeting is March 20, 2026. Only holders of common shares on that date will be entitled to receive notice of the meeting and exercise voting rights on the matters presented.

Which securities can vote at Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE)'s 2026 annual meeting?

Common shares of Baytex Energy Corp. are entitled to vote at the 2026 annual meeting. The filing specifies the class of securities as common shares, with the same record date of March 20, 2026, applying for notice, voting, and beneficial ownership determination.

How will Baytex Energy (BTE) deliver proxy materials to beneficial and registered holders?

Baytex Energy will use notice-and-access for both beneficial and registered holders. The issuer will not send proxy materials directly to NOBOs, but it will pay for delivery to OBOs, ensuring materials are distributed through intermediaries consistent with applicable securities regulations.

Who is acting as agent for Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) for the 2026 meeting notice?

Odyssey Trust Company is acting as agent for Baytex Energy Corp. for the meeting notice. Odyssey is filing the meeting and record date information with exchanges and securities administrators on behalf of Baytex in accordance with applicable securities regulations.

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