6-K

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 March 2023

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

Dated: March 9, 2023

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

March 9, 2023

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 Special Meeting
Meeting Date:	May 15, 2023
Record Date for Notice of Meeting:	April 3, 2023
Record Date for Voting (if applicable):	April 3, 2023
Beneficial Ownership Determination Date:	April 3, 2023
Class of Securities Entitled to Vote:	Common
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.