[6-K] BAYTEX ENERGY CORP. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)
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Baytex Energy Corp. reported that shareholders approved all items at the annual meeting held on May 7, 2026. A total of 366,618,328 common shares, representing 50.00% of issued and outstanding shares, were represented.
All eight director nominees were elected, each receiving at least 66.34% support, with most above 95%. KPMG LLP was reappointed as auditor with 99.72% of votes cast in favour. A non-binding advisory resolution on Baytex’s executive compensation approach was also approved, receiving 96.47% support.
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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 May 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):
The following documents attached as an exhibit hereto are incorporated by reference herein:
Exhibit No. | Document | ||||
99.1 | Press Release dated May 7, 2026 (Baytex Reports Shareholder Meeting Results) | ||||
99.2 | Report of Voting Results of Shareholder Meeting | ||||
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 | ||||||||||
Dated: May 07, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
BAYTEX REPORTS SHAREHOLDER MEETING RESULTS
CALGARY, ALBERTA (May 7, 2026) – Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) reports that all matters presented for approval at the annual meeting of shareholders held today were approved. A total of 366,618,328 common shares being 50.00% of Baytex’s issued and outstanding shares were represented at the meeting.
At the meeting, all of the nominees proposed as directors were duly elected. Results of the vote are set out below:
| Votes For | ||||||||
| Name of Nominee | # | % | ||||||
| Mark R. Bly | 330,064,127 | 97.13 | ||||||
| Trudy M. Curran | 327,288,188 | 96.32 | ||||||
| Don G. Hrap | 298,160,823 | 87.75 | ||||||
| Chad E. Lundberg | 336,811,242 | 99.12 | ||||||
| Jennifer A. Maki | 336,277,254 | 98.96 | ||||||
| David L. Pearce | 336,606,390 | 99.06 | ||||||
| Steve D.L. Reynish | 225,412,755 | 66.34 | ||||||
| Jeffrey E. Wojahn | 324,870,062 | 95.61 | ||||||
KPMG LLP was appointed as Baytex’s auditor until the next annual meeting of its shareholders, and the directors were authorized to fix their remuneration. The result of the vote is as follows:
| Votes For | |||||
| # | % | ||||
| 365,593,335 | 99.72 | ||||
A non-binding advisory resolution with respect to Baytex’s approach to executive compensation was approved. The result of the vote is as follows:
| Votes For | |||||
| # | % | ||||
| 327,816,554 | 96.47 | ||||
Baytex Energy Corp. is an energy company with headquarters based in Calgary, Alberta. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, development and production of crude oil and natural gas in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Baytex’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BTE.
For further information about Baytex, please visit our website at www.baytexenergy.com or contact:
Brian Ector, Senior Vice President, Capital Markets & Investor Relations
Toll Free Number: 1-800-524-5521
Email: investor@baytexenergy.com
Exhibit 99.2
BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
held on May 7, 2026
Report of Voting Results pursuant to Section 11.3 of
National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations
National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations
This report sets forth a brief description of each matter which was voted upon at the Annual of holders of common shares of Baytex Energy Corp. ("Baytex") held on May 7, 2026 (the "Meeting") and the outcome of the vote. A detailed description of the business of the Meeting is contained in the Information Circular – Proxy Statement of Baytex dated March 20, 2026 (the "Information Circular").
An aggregate of 366,618,328 common shares of Baytex (being 50.00% of the common shares eligible to be voted at the Meeting) were represented at the Meeting.
The vote on each matter was conducted by ballot. The manner in which the ballots were cast in respect of each matter is set out below.
1.Ordinary resolution to approve the selection of the following eight nominees to serve as directors of Baytex for the ensuing year, or until their successors are duly elected or appointed, as described in the Information Circular.
Name of Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | ||||||||||||
# | % | # | % | |||||||||||
Mark R. Bly | 330,064,127 | 97.13 | 9,737,526 | 2.87 | ||||||||||
Trudy M. Curran | 327,288,188 | 96.32 | 12,513,465 | 3.68 | ||||||||||
Don G. Hrap | 298,160,823 | 87.75 | 41,640,830 | 12.25 | ||||||||||
Chad E. Lundberg | 336,811,242 | 99.12 | 2,990,411 | 0.88 | ||||||||||
Jennifer A. Maki | 336,277,254 | 98.96 | 3,524,399 | 1.04 | ||||||||||
David L. Pearce | 336,606,390 | 99.06 | 3,195,263 | 0.94 | ||||||||||
Steve D.L. Reynish | 225,412,755 | 66.34 | 114,388,898 | 33.66 | ||||||||||
| Jeffrey E. Wojahn | 324,870,062 | 95.61 | 14,931,591 | 4.39 | ||||||||||
2.Ordinary resolution to approve the appointment of KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as auditors of Baytex for the ensuing year and to authorize the directors of Baytex to fix their remuneration.
Votes For | Votes Withheld | |||||||||||||
# | % | # | % | |||||||||||
| 365,593,335 | 99.72 | 1,024,993 | 0.28 | |||||||||||
3.Advisory resolution to accept the approach to executive compensation as disclosed in the Information Circular.
Votes For | Votes Against | |||||||||||||
# | % | # | % | |||||||||||
| 327,816,554 | 96.47 | 11,985,099 | 3.53 | |||||||||||
FAQ
Were all Baytex Energy (BTE) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?
All eight Baytex Energy director nominees were elected at the May 7, 2026 meeting. Support ranged from 66.34% for Steve D.L. Reynish to 99.12% for Chad E. Lundberg, with most nominees receiving more than 95% of votes cast.