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 April 2023

Commission File Number: 1-32754

BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2800, 520 – 3^rd AVENUE S.W.

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

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(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   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): ¨

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): ¨

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   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	Press Release
99.2	Notice of Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 15, 2023
99.3	Management Information Circular – Proxy Statement dated April 3, 2023 for the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 15, 2023
99.4	Form of Proxy
99.5	Notice and Access Notification
99.6	Baytex to Acquire Ranger Oil

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/ Chad L. Kalmakoff
Name:	Chad L. Kalmakoff
Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Dated: April 10, 2023