EX-99 2 a991-q12024fs.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1
Baytex Energy Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
(thousands of Canadian dollars) (unaudited)
As at
NotesMarch 31, 2024December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash$29,140 $55,815 
Trade receivables 17423,119 339,405 
Prepaids and other assets1417,467 21,530 
Financial derivatives175,434 23,274 
475,160 440,024 
Non-current assets
Exploration and evaluation assets5124,178 90,919 
Oil and gas properties66,814,062 6,619,033 
Other plant and equipment 9,187 7,936 
Lease assets26,710 28,145 
Prepaids and other assets1460,434 61,729 
Deferred income tax asset14207,764 213,145 
$7,717,495 $7,460,931 
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade payables 17$626,137 $477,295 
Financial derivatives1714,510 — 
Share-based compensation liability1116,142 28,508 
Dividends payable10, 1718,494 18,381 
Lease obligations13,378 13,391 
Asset retirement obligations919,328 20,448 
707,989 558,023 
Non-current liabilities
Other long-term liabilities19,622 19,147 
Share-based compensation liability112,525 7,224 
Credit facilities7835,363 848,749 
Long-term notes81,602,417 1,562,361 
Lease obligations15,161 16,056 
Asset retirement obligations9606,161 602,951 
Deferred income tax liability 1426,982 21,333 
3,816,220 3,635,844 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Shareholders' capital106,523,438 6,527,289 
Contributed surplus 195,090 193,077 
Accumulated other comprehensive income801,480 690,917 
Deficit (3,618,733)(3,586,196)
3,901,275 3,825,087 
$7,717,495 $7,460,931 

Subsequent events (note 7, note 8, note 10 and note 17)

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.




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Baytex Energy Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income
(thousands of Canadian dollars, except per common share amounts and weighted average common shares) (unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31
Notes2024 2023 
Revenue, net of royalties
Petroleum and natural gas sales13$984,192 $555,336 
Royalties(209,171)(93,253)
775,021 462,083 
Expenses
Operating173,435 112,408 
Transportation29,835 17,005 
Blending and other64,208 59,681 
General and administrative22,412 11,734 
Transaction costs 1,539 8,871 
Exploration and evaluation518 163 
Depletion and depreciation 344,137 165,999 
Share-based compensation119,523 9,823 
Financing and interest1561,267 23,725 
Financial derivatives loss (gain)1726,862 (14,625)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)1639,937 (63)
(Gain) loss on dispositions and swaps(2,661)336 
Other expense (income)1,071 (1,058)
771,583 393,999 
Net income before income taxes3,438 68,084 
Income tax expense14
Current income tax expense1,680 1,120 
Deferred income tax expense15,801 15,523 
17,481 16,643 
Net (loss) income$(14,043)$51,441 
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustment110,563 (548)
Comprehensive income $96,520 $50,893 
Net (loss) income per common share12
Basic$(0.02)$0.09 
Diluted$(0.02)$0.09 
Weighted average common shares (000's)
12
Basic821,710 545,062 
Diluted821,710 548,078 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Baytex Energy Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity
(thousands of Canadian dollars) (unaudited)

NotesShareholders’
capital
Contributed
surplus
Accumulated other comprehensive incomeDeficitTotal equity
Balance at December 31, 2022$5,499,664 $89,879 $756,195 $(3,315,321)$3,030,417 
Vesting of share awards 3,421 — — — 3,421 
Comprehensive (loss) income— — (548)51,441 50,893 
Balance at March 31, 2023$5,503,085 $89,879 $755,647 $(3,263,880)$3,084,731 
Balance at December 31, 2023$6,527,289 $193,077 $690,917 $(3,586,196)$3,825,087 
Vesting of share awards 101,167 — — — 1,167 
Repurchase of common shares for cancellation10(5,018)2,013 — — (3,005)
Dividends declared10— — — (18,494)(18,494)
Comprehensive income (loss)— — 110,563 (14,043)96,520 
Balance at March 31, 2024$6,523,438 $195,090 $801,480 $(3,618,733)$3,901,275 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Baytex Energy Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows
(thousands of Canadian dollars) (unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31
Notes2024 2023 
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN):
Operating activities
Net (loss) income for the period$(14,043)$51,441 
Adjustments for:
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain)1638,718 (213)
Exploration and evaluation518 163 
Depletion and depreciation 344,137 165,999 
Non-cash financing and interest157,987 5,350 
Non-cash other income9 (1,271)
Unrealized financial derivatives loss (gain)1732,350 (9,210)
(Gain) loss on dispositions and swaps(2,661)336 
Deferred income tax expense1415,801 15,523 
Asset retirement obligations settled9(6,511)(4,126)
Change in non-cash working capital (32,023)(39,054)
Cash flows from operating activities383,773 184,938 
Financing activities
(Decrease) increase in credit facilities(21,555)24,551 
Payments on lease obligations(4,872)(1,155)
Repurchase of common shares10(3,005)— 
Dividends declared10(18,494)— 
Change in non-cash working capital 2,005 — 
Cash flows (used in) from financing activities(45,921)23,396 
Investing activities
Additions to exploration and evaluation assets5 (490)
Additions to oil and gas properties6(412,551)(233,136)
Additions to other plant and equipment (2,257)(441)
Property acquisitions (35,403)(506)
Proceeds from dispositions25 235 
Change in non-cash working capital 85,659 26,985 
Cash flows used in investing activities(364,527)(207,353)
Change in cash(26,675)981 
Cash, beginning of period55,815 5,464 
Cash, end of period$29,140 $6,445 
Supplementary information
Interest paid$18,289 $30,469 
Income taxes paid$4,544 $— 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Baytex Energy Corp.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(all tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per common share amounts) (unaudited)

1.     REPORTING ENTITY

Baytex Energy Corp. (the “Company” or “Baytex”) is an energy company engaged in the acquisition, development and production of oil and natural gas in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and in Texas, United States. The Company’s common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BTE. The Company’s head and principal office is located at 2800, 520 – 3rd Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0R3, and its registered office is located at 2400, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1G1.

2.     BASIS OF PREPARATION

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements ("consolidated financial statements") have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards 34, Interim Financial Reporting, under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (the "IASB"). These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the necessary annual disclosures as prescribed by IFRS and should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2023 ("2023 annual consolidated financial statements").

The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of Baytex on May 9, 2024.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, with the exception of derivative financial instruments and share-based compensation liability, which have been measured at fair value. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars which is the functional currency of the Company. References to “US$” are to United States ("U.S.") dollars. All financial information is rounded to the nearest thousand, except per share amounts or when otherwise indicated.

The audited 2023 annual consolidated financial statements of the Company are available through its filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

Estimation Uncertainty

Management makes judgments and assumptions about the future in deriving estimates used in preparation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Sources of estimation uncertainty include estimates used to determine economically recoverable oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids reserves, the recoverable amount of long-lived assets or cash generating units, the fair value of financial derivatives, the provision for asset retirement obligations and the provision for income taxes and the related deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Environmental Reporting Regulations

Environmental reporting for public enterprises continues to evolve and the Company may be subject to additional future disclosure requirements. The International Sustainability Standards Board ("ISSB") has issued an IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standard with the objective to develop a global framework for environmental sustainability disclosure. The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board has released proposed standards that are aligned with the ISSB release, but include suggestions for Canadian-specific modifications. The Canadian Securities Administrators have also issued a proposed National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters which sets forth additional reporting requirements for Canadian Public Companies. Baytex continues to monitor developments on these reporting requirements and has not yet quantified the cost to comply with these regulations.

Material Accounting Policies

Except as described below, the accounting policies, critical accounting judgments and significant estimates used in these consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used in the preparation of the 2023 annual consolidated financial statements.

New Accounting Standards Adopted

Effective January 1, 2024, Baytex adopted amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements which was issued by the IASB in January 2020. The amendments further clarify the requirements for the presentation of liabilities as current or non-current in the consolidated statements of financial position.

In October 2022, the IASB issued Non-current Liabilities with Covenants which amended IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. The amendments specify the classification and disclosure of a liability with covenants and is effective January 1, 2024.

These amendments have not had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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3.     BUSINESS COMBINATION

On June 20, 2023, Baytex closed the acquisition of Ranger Oil Corporation (“Ranger”), a publicly traded oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the Eagle Ford. Baytex acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Ranger and is treated as the acquirer for accounting purposes. The acquisition increases Baytex's Eagle Ford scale and provides an operating platform to effectively allocate capital across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and the Eagle Ford.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination with the net assets and liabilities recorded at fair value at the acquisition date. The total consideration of US$1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) consisted of $732.8 million of cash consideration and 311.4 million Baytex common shares valued at approximately $1.3 billion (based on the closing price of Baytex’s common shares of $4.26 per share on the Toronto Stock Exchange on June 20, 2023). Under the terms of the agreement, Ranger shareholders received 7.49 Baytex shares plus US$13.31 cash for each share of Ranger common stock.

The fair value of oil and gas properties acquired is primarily based on estimated cash flows associated with proved and probable oil and gas reserves acquired and the discount rate. Factors that impact these reserves cash flows include forecasted production volumes, royalty obligations, operating and capital costs, taxes and commodity prices. The estimation of reserves cash flows involves the expertise of the independent qualified reserve evaluators. Any changes to these estimates and assumptions could impact the calculation of the recoverable amount and the carrying value of assets. The fair value of the acquired oil and gas properties were determined using a discount rate of 12.2%.

Asset retirement obligations were determined using internal estimates of the timing and estimated costs associated with the abandonment and reclamation of the wells and facilities acquired using a market rate of interest of 9.0%.

The total consideration paid and estimates of the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired as at the date of the acquisition are set forth in the table below. The preliminary purchase price equation is based on management's best estimate of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Adjustments to these initial estimates may be required upon finalizing the value of net assets acquired which will be completed during the second quarter of 2024. There were no measurement period adjustments recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
USD
CAD (1)
Consideration
Cash$553,150 $732,840 
Common shares issued1,001,196 1,326,435 
Share based compensation (2)
20,107 26,638 
Total consideration$1,574,453 $2,085,913 
Fair value of net assets acquired
Oil and gas properties (3)
$2,337,173 $3,096,404 
Working capital deficiency excluding bank debt and financial derivatives (3)(4)
(120,565)(159,731)
Financial derivatives17,030 22,562 
Lease assets15,708 20,811 
Lease obligations(15,708)(20,811)
Credit facilities(282,000)(373,608)
Long-term notes(429,676)(569,256)
Asset retirement obligations(23,632)(31,310)
Deferred income tax asset (4)
76,123 100,852 
Net assets acquired$1,574,453 $2,085,913 
(1)Exchange rate used to translate the U.S. denominated values above is the rate as at the closing date being CAD/USD 1.32485.
(2)Following closing of the transaction, holders of awards outstanding under Ranger's share based compensation plans are entitled to Baytex common shares rather than Ranger common shares with adjustment to the quantity outstanding based on the exchange ratio for Ranger shares. The fair value of share awards allocated to consideration was based on the service period that had occurred prior to the acquisition date while the remaining fair value of the share awards assumed by Baytex will be recognized over the remaining future service periods (note 11). Included in this balance is $21.3 million (US$16.1 million) of awards that were fully vested at close of the Ranger acquisition and $5.3 million (US$4.0 million) of cash-based awards included in share-based compensation liability.
(3)During 2023, adjustments were recorded to the preliminary fair value to reflect circumstances that existed as at the acquisition date. These adjustments relate to an update in operating results which increased our working capital deficiency by $16.4 million (US$12.4 million) with an offset to oil and gas properties and an increase in the deferred income tax asset of $1.6 million (US$1.2 million) as a result.
(4)Includes $70.3 million (US$53.0 million) of cash. Trade receivables acquired is net of a provision for expected credit losses of approximately $0.3 million.

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4.    SEGMENTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Baytex's reportable segments are determined based on the geographic location and nature of the underlying operations:

Canada includes the exploration for, and the development and production of, crude oil and natural gas in Western Canada;
U.S. includes the exploration for, and the development and production of, crude oil and natural gas in the Eagle Ford in Texas.; and
Corporate includes corporate activities and items not allocated between operating segments.
CanadaU.S.CorporateConsolidated
Three Months Ended March 312024 20232024 20232024 20232024 2023
Revenue, net of royalties
Petroleum and natural gas sales$416,313 $385,622 $567,879 $169,714 $ $— $984,192 $555,336 
Royalties(56,564)(43,855)(152,607)(49,398) — (209,171)(93,253)
359,749 341,767 415,272 120,316  — 775,021 462,083 
Expenses
Operating85,403 91,180 88,032 21,228  — 173,435 112,408 
Transportation18,210 17,005 11,625 —  — 29,835 17,005 
Blending and other64,208 59,681  —  — 64,208 59,681 
General and administrative —  — 22,412 11,734 22,412 11,734 
Transaction costs —  — 1,539 8,871 1,539 8,871 
Exploration and evaluation18 163  —  — 18 163 
Depletion and depreciation116,996 119,471 224,439 44,964 2,702 1,564 344,137 165,999 
Share-based compensation —  — 9,523 9,823 9,523 9,823 
Financing and interest —  — 61,267 23,725 61,267 23,725 
Financial derivatives loss (gain) —  — 26,862 (14,625)26,862 (14,625)
Foreign exchange loss (gain) —  — 39,937 (63)39,937 (63)
(Gain) loss on dispositions and swaps(2,411)336 (250)—  — (2,661)336 
Other expense (income) (1,271) — 1,071 213 1,071 (1,058)
282,424 286,565 323,846 66,192 165,313 41,242 771,583 393,999 
Net income (loss) before income taxes77,325 55,202 91,426 54,124 (165,313)(41,242)3,438 68,084 
Income tax expense
Current income tax expense1,680 1,120 
Deferred income tax expense15,801 15,523 
17,481 16,643 
Net (loss) income$77,325 $55,202 $91,426 $54,124 $(165,313)$(41,242)$(14,043)$51,441 
Additions to exploration and evaluation assets 490  —  —  490 
Additions to oil and gas properties158,126 184,116 254,425 49,020  — 412,551 233,136 
Property acquisitions34,275 506 1,128 —  — 35,403 506 
Proceeds from dispositions(25)(235) —  — (25)(235)
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Canadian assets$2,422,342 $2,289,083 
U.S. assets5,253,822 5,112,493 
Corporate assets41,331 59,355 
Total consolidated assets$7,717,495 $7,460,931 

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5.    EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Balance, beginning of period$90,919 $168,684 
Property acquisitions34,138 18,486 
Divestitures (2,965)
Property swaps(67)1,000 
Exploration and evaluation expense(18)(8,896)
Transfer to oil and gas properties (note 6)
(794)(83,530)
Foreign currency translation (1,860)
Balance, end of period$124,178 $90,919 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were no indicators of impairment or impairment reversal for exploration and evaluation assets in any of the Company's cash generating units ("CGUs").

6.    OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES
CostAccumulated
depletion
Net book value
Balance, December 31, 2022$12,042,216 $(7,421,450)$4,620,766 
Capital expenditures1,012,787 — 1,012,787 
Corporate acquisition (note 3)
3,096,404 — 3,096,404 
Property acquisitions20,263 — 20,263 
Transfers from exploration and evaluation assets (note 5)
83,530 — 83,530 
Transfers from lease assets7,611 — 7,611 
Change in asset retirement obligations (note 9)
54,166 — 54,166 
Divestitures(660,920)317,651 (343,269)
Property swaps(2,975)3,756 781 
Impairment loss— (833,662)(833,662)
Foreign currency translation(127,065)66,501 (60,564)
Depletion— (1,039,780)(1,039,780)
Balance, December 31, 2023$15,526,017 $(8,906,984)$6,619,033 
Capital expenditures412,551 — 412,551 
Property acquisitions1,314 — 1,314 
Transfers from exploration and evaluation assets (note 5)
794 — 794 
Transfers from lease assets3,684 — 3,684 
Change in asset retirement obligations (note 9)
2,413 — 2,413 
Property swaps997 682 1,679 
Foreign currency translation205,950 (91,921)114,029 
Depletion— (341,435)(341,435)
Balance, March 31, 2024$16,153,720 $(9,339,658)$6,814,062 

At March 31, 2024, there were no indicators of impairment or impairment reversal for oil and gas properties in any of the Company's CGUs.

At December 31, 2023, the Company identified indicators of impairment for oil and gas properties in the legacy non-operated Eagle Ford CGU due to changes in reserves and in the Viking CGU due to changes in reserves and a loss recorded on disposition of an asset. The recoverable amounts for the two CGUs were not sufficient to support their carrying values which resulted in an impairment loss of $833.7 million recorded at December 31, 2023. The recoverable amount for each CGU is based on estimated cash flows associated with proved and probable oil and gas reserves from an independent reserve report prepared as at December 31, 2023 utilizing a discount rate based on Baytex's corporate weighted average cost of capital adjusted for asset specific factors. The after-tax discount rates applied to the cash flows were between 12% and 14%.

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7.    CREDIT FACILITIES

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Credit facilities - U.S. dollar denominated (1)
$223,926 $311,980 
Credit facilities - Canadian dollar denominated626,000 552,756 
Credit facilities - principal (2)
849,926 864,736 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(14,563)(15,987)
Credit facilities$835,363 $848,749 
(1)U.S. dollar denominated credit facilities balance was US$165.5 million as at March 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - US$236.3 million).
(2)The decrease in the principal amount of the credit facilities outstanding from December 31, 2023 to March 31, 2024 is the result of net repayments of $21.6 million, partially offset by an increase in the reported amount of U.S. denominated debt of $6.8 million due to foreign exchange.

At March 31, 2024, Baytex had US$1.1 billion ($1.5 billion) of revolving credit facilities (the "Credit Facilities") that mature on April 1, 2026. The Credit Facilities are secured and are comprised of a US$50 million operating loan and a US$750 million syndicated revolving loan for Baytex and a US$45 million operating loan and a US$255 million syndicated revolving loan for Baytex's wholly-owned subsidiary, Baytex Energy USA, Inc.

The Credit Facilities contain standard commercial covenants in addition to the financial covenants detailed below. Advances under the Credit Facilities can be drawn in either Canadian or U.S. funds and bear interest at the bank’s prime lending rate, bankers’ acceptance discount rates or secured overnight financing rates ("SOFR"), plus applicable margins.

The weighted average interest rate on the Credit Facilities was 8.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 (6.0% for three months ended March 31, 2023).

The following table summarizes the financial covenants applicable to the Credit Facilities and our compliance therewith at March 31, 2024.

Covenant Description
Position as at March 31, 2024Covenant
Senior Secured Debt (1) to Bank EBITDA (2) (Maximum Ratio)
0.4:1.03.5:1.0
Interest Coverage (3) (Minimum Ratio)
10.3:1.03.5:1.0
Total Debt (4) to Bank EBITDA (2) (Maximum Ratio)
1.1:1.04:0:1.0
(1)"Senior Secured Debt" is calculated in accordance with the credit facility agreement and is defined as the principal amount of the Credit Facilities and other secured obligations identified in the credit facility agreement. As at March 31, 2024, the Company's Senior Secured Debt totaled $849.9 million.
(2)"Bank EBITDA" is calculated based on terms and definitions set out in the credit facility agreement which adjusts net income or loss for financing and interest expenses, income tax, non-recurring losses, certain specific unrealized and non-cash transactions and is calculated based on a trailing twelve-month basis including the impact of material acquisitions as if they had occurred at the beginning of the twelve month period. Bank EBITDA for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024 was $2.2 billion.
(3)"Interest coverage" is calculated in accordance with the credit facility agreement and is computed as the ratio of Bank EBITDA to financing and interest expense, excluding certain non-cash transactions, and is calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis including the impact of material acquisitions as if they had occurred at the beginning of the twelve month period. Financing and interest expense for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024 was $211.3 million.
(4)"Total Debt" is calculated in accordance with the credit facility agreement and is defined as all obligations, liabilities, and indebtedness of Baytex excluding trade payables, share-based compensation liability, dividends payable, asset retirement obligations, leases, deferred income tax liabilities, other long-term liabilities and financial derivative liabilities. As at March 31, 2024, the Company's Total Debt totaled $2.5 billion of principal amounts outstanding.

At March 31, 2024, Baytex had $5.7 million of outstanding letters of credit, $4.3 million of which is under a $20 million uncommitted unsecured demand revolving letter of credit facility (December 31, 2023 - $5.6 million outstanding). Letters of credit under this facility are guaranteed by Export Development Canada and do not use capacity available under the Credit Facilities.

On May 9, 2024, Baytex extended the maturity of the Credit Facilities from April 1, 2026 to May 9, 2028. There are no changes to the loan balances or financial covenants as a result of the amendment. As a result of the amendment, borrowing in Canadian funds currently based on the banker's acceptance rate will be replaced with borrowings based on the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average ("CORRA").

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8.    LONG-TERM NOTES

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
8.75% notes due April 1, 2027 (1)
$554,555 $541,114 
8.50% notes due April 30, 2030 (2)
1,082,600 1,056,361 
Total long-term notes - principal (3)
1,637,155 1,597,475 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(34,738)(35,114)
Total long-term notes - net of unamortized debt issuance costs$1,602,417 $1,562,361 
(1)The U.S. dollar denominated principal outstanding of the 8.75% notes was US$409.8 million as at March 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - US$409.8 million).
(2)The U.S. dollar denominated principal outstanding of the 8.50% notes was US$800.0 million as at March 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - US$800.0 million).
(3)The increase in the principal amount of long-term notes outstanding from December 31, 2023 to March 31, 2024 is the result of changes in the reported amount of U.S. denominated debt of $39.7 million due to changes in the CAD/USD exchange rate used to translate the U.S. denominated amount of long-term notes outstanding.

On April 1, 2024, we closed a private offering of the US$575 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2032 ("7.375% Senior Notes"). The 7.375% Senior Notes were priced at 99.266% of par to yield 7.500% per annum, bear interest at a rate of 7.375% per annum and mature on March 15, 2032. The 7.375% Senior Notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at specified redemption prices on or after March 15, 2027 and will be redeemable at par from March 15, 2029 to maturity. Proceeds from the 7.375% Senior Notes were used to redeem the remaining US$409.8 million aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 8.75% Senior Notes at 104.375% of par value, pay the related fees and expenses associated with the offering, and repay a portion of the debt outstanding on our Credit Facilities.

The long-term notes do not contain any significant financial maintenance covenants but do contain standard commercial covenants for debt incurrence and restricted payments.

9.    ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Balance, beginning of period$623,399 $588,923 
Liabilities incurred (1)
7,922 24,185 
Liabilities settled(6,511)(26,416)
Liabilities assumed from corporate acquisition (note 3) 31,310 
Liabilities acquired from property acquisitions81 11 
Liabilities divested(328)(43,153)
Property swaps(728)76 
Accretion (note 15)
4,927 20,406 
Government grants (2)
 (1,271)
Change in estimate (1)
3,319 17,067 
Changes in discount and inflation rates (1)(3)
(8,828)12,914 
Foreign currency translation2,236 (653)
Balance, end of period$625,489 $623,399 
Less current portion of asset retirement obligations19,328 20,448 
Non-current portion of asset retirement obligations$606,161 $602,951 
(1)The total of these items reflects the total change in asset retirement obligations of $2.4 million per Note 6 - Oil and Gas Properties ($54.2 million increase in 2023).
(2)Certain government grants were provided by the Government of Alberta and the Government of Saskatchewan under programs that were completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, no amounts have been recognized under these programs ($1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023).
(3)The discount and inflation rates used to calculate the liability for our Canadian operations at March 31, 2024 were 3.3% and 1.8% respectively (December 31, 2023 - 3.0% and 1.6%). The discount and inflation rates used to calculate the liability for our U.S. operations at March 31, 2024 were 4.3% and 2.2%, respectively (December 31, 2023 - 4.0% and 2.1%).
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10.    SHAREHOLDERS' CAPITAL

The authorized capital of Baytex consists of an unlimited number of common shares without nominal or par value and 10.0 million preferred shares without nominal or par value, issuable in series. Baytex establishes the rights and terms of the preferred shares upon issuance. As at March 31, 2024, no preferred shares have been issued by the Company and all common shares issued were fully paid. The holders of common shares may receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at any meeting of the holders of common shares. All common shares rank equally with regard to the Company's net assets in the event the Company is wound-up or terminated.
Number of Common Shares
(000s)
Amount
Balance, December 31, 2022544,930 $5,499,664 
Issued on corporate acquisition311,370 1,326,435 
Vesting of share awards5,892 26,229 
Common shares repurchased and cancelled(40,511)(325,039)
Balance, December 31, 2023821,681 $6,527,289 
Vesting of share awards272 1,167 
Common shares repurchased and cancelled(631)(5,018)
Balance, March 31, 2024821,322 $6,523,438 

Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") Share Repurchases

During 2023, Baytex renewed the NCIB under which Baytex is permitted to purchase for cancellation 68.4 million common shares over the 12-month period commencing June 29, 2023.

Purchases are made on the open market at prices prevailing at the time of the transaction. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Baytex repurchased and cancelled 0.6 million common shares at an average price of $4.76 per share for total consideration of $3.0 million. During 2023, Baytex repurchased and cancelled 40.5 million common shares at an average price of $5.48 per share for total consideration of $221.9 million. The total consideration paid includes the commissions and fees paid as part of the transaction and is recorded as a reduction to shareholders' equity. The shares repurchased and cancelled are accounted for as a reduction in shareholders' capital at historical cost, with any discount paid recorded to contributed surplus and any premium paid recorded to retained earnings.

Dividends

On February 28, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0225 per share which was paid on April 1, 2024 for shareholders on record as at March 15, 2024. On May 9, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0225 per share to be paid on July 2, 2024 for shareholders on record as at June 14, 2024.

11.    SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 the Company recorded total share-based compensation expense of $9.5 million ($9.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023) which is comprised of the expense related to cash-settled awards.

The Company's closing share price on the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 31, 2024 was $4.89 (December 31, 2023 - $4.38 and March 31, 2023 - $5.07).

Share Award Incentive Plan

Baytex has a Share Award Incentive Plan pursuant to which it issues restricted and performance awards. A restricted award entitles the holder of each award to receive one common share of Baytex or the equivalent cash value at the time of vesting. A performance award entitles the holder of each award to receive between zero and two common shares or the cash equivalent value on vesting; the number of common shares issued is determined by a performance multiplier. The multiplier can range between zero and two and is calculated based on a number of factors determined and approved by the Board of Directors on an annual basis. The Share Awards vest in equal tranches on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. The cumulative expense is recognized at fair value at each period end and is included in share-based compensation liability.

In 2023, Baytex became the successor to Ranger's Share Award Plan (note 3). Awards outstanding as at the closing day of the acquisition were converted to restricted awards that will be settled in shares of Baytex or with cash, with the quantity outstanding adjusted based on the exchange ratio for the business combination with Ranger.
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The weighted average fair value of share awards granted during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $4.27 per restricted and performance award ($5.49 for the three months ended March 31, 2023).

The number of share awards outstanding is detailed below:
(000s)Number of restricted awardsNumber of performance awardsTotal number of share awards
Balance, December 31, 2022762 4,796 5,558 
Granted41 2,641 2,682 
Assumed on corporate acquisition (1)
10,789 — 10,789 
Vested(9,302)(3,767)(13,069)
Forfeited(11)(315)(326)
Balance, December 31, 20232,279 3,355 5,634 
Granted— 2,304 2,304 
Added by performance factor— 523 523 
Vested(1,193)(2,443)(3,636)
Balance, March 31, 20241,086 3,739 4,825 
(1)Following the closing of the transaction, holders of awards outstanding under Ranger's Share Award Plan were entitled to Baytex common shares rather than Ranger common shares with adjustment to the quantity outstanding based on the exchange ratio for Ranger shares. The fair value of share awards allocated to consideration was based on the service period that had occurred prior to the acquisition date (note 3) while the remaining fair value of the share awards assumed by Baytex will be recognized over the remaining future service periods.

Incentive Award Plan

Baytex has an Incentive Award Plan whereby the participants of the plan are entitled to receive a cash payment equal to the value of one Baytex common share per incentive award at the time of vesting. The incentive awards vest in equal tranches on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. The cumulative expense is recognized at fair value at each period end and is included in share-based compensation liability.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Baytex granted 3.3 million awards under the Incentive Award Plan at a fair value of $4.26 per award (1.5 million awards at $5.49 per award for the three months ended March 31, 2023). At March 31, 2024 there were 5.3 million awards outstanding under the Incentive Award Plan (4.5 million awards outstanding at December 31, 2023).

Deferred Share Unit Plan ("DSU Plan")

Baytex has a DSU Plan whereby each independent director of Baytex is entitled to receive a cash payment equal to the value of one Baytex common share per DSU award on the date at which they cease to be a member of the Board. The awards vest immediately upon being granted and are expensed in full on the grant date. The units are recognized at fair value at each period end and are included in share-based compensation liability.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Baytex granted 0.1 million awards under the DSU Plan at a fair value of $4.29 per award (0.2 million awards at $5.49 per award for the three months ended March 31, 2023). At March 31, 2024, there were 1.3 million awards outstanding under the DSU Plan (1.2 million awards outstanding at December 31, 2023).

12.    NET INCOME PER SHARE

Baytex calculates basic income or loss per share based on the net income or loss attributable to shareholders using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income per share amounts reflect the potential dilution that could occur if share awards were converted to common shares. The treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive effect of share awards whereby the potential conversion of share awards and the amount of compensation expense, if any, attributed to future services are assumed to be used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period.
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Three Months Ended March 31
20242023
Net lossWeighted average common shares (000s)Net loss per shareNet incomeWeighted average common shares
(000s)
Net income per share
Net (loss) income - basic$(14,043)821,710 $(0.02)$51,441 545,062 $0.09 
Dilutive effect of share awards   — 3,016 — 
Net (loss) income - diluted$(14,043)821,710 $(0.02)$51,441 548,078 $0.09 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, all share awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share as their effect was anti-dilutive given the Company recorded a loss. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, no share awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share as their effect was dilutive.

13.     PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS SALES

Petroleum and natural gas sales from contracts with customers for the Company's Canadian and U.S. operating segments is set forth in the following table.
Three Months Ended March 31
20242023
CanadaU.S.TotalCanadaU.S.Total
Light oil and condensate$95,221 $505,894 $601,115 $146,456 $142,011 $288,467 
Heavy oil304,924  304,924 217,085 — 217,085 
NGL6,368 39,562 45,930 6,059 15,774 21,833 
Natural gas sales9,800 22,423 32,223 16,022 11,929 27,951 
Total petroleum and natural gas sales$416,313 $567,879 $984,192 $385,622 $169,714 $555,336 

Included in accounts receivable at March 31, 2024 is $353.1 million of accrued receivables related to delivered volumes (December 31, 2023 - $271.1 million).

14.    INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes has been computed as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31
2024 2023 
Net income before income taxes $3,438 $68,084 
Expected income taxes at the statutory rate of 24.64% (2023 – 24.80%)847 16,885 
Change in income taxes resulting from:
Effect of foreign exchange4,847 (30)
Effect of rate adjustments for foreign jurisdictions(1,817)(2,176)
Effect of change in deferred tax benefit not recognized (1)
11,729 (30)
Repatriation and related taxes2,277 — 
Adjustments, assessments and other(402)1,994 
Income tax expense$17,481 $16,643 
(1)A deferred tax asset of $52.1 million remains unrecognized due to uncertainty surrounding future commodity prices and future capital gains (December 31, 2023 - $40.4 million). These deferred income tax assets relate to capital losses of $141.5 million and non-capital losses of $140.8 million.

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In June 2016, certain indirect subsidiary entities received reassessments from the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") that deny non-capital loss deductions relevant to the calculation of income taxes for the years 2011 through 2015. Following objections and submissions, in November 2023 the CRA issued notices of confirmation regarding their prior reassessments. In February 2024, Baytex filed notices of appeal with the Tax Court of Canada and we estimate it could take between two and three years to receive a judgment. The reassessments do not require us to pay any amounts in order to participate in the appeals process. Should we be unsuccessful at the Tax Court of Canada, additional appeals are available; a process that we estimate could take another two years and potentially longer.

We remain confident that the tax filings of the affected entities are correct and will defend our tax filing positions. During Q4/2023, we purchased $272.5 million of insurance coverage for a premium of $50.3 million which will help manage the litigation risk associated with this matter. The most recent reassessments issued by the CRA assert taxes owing by the trusts of $244.8 million, late payment interest of $166.6 million as at the date of reassessments and a late filing penalty in respect of the 2011 tax year of $4.1 million.

By way of background, we acquired several privately held commercial trusts in 2010 with accumulated non-capital losses of $591.0 million (the "Losses"). The Losses were subsequently deducted in computing the taxable income of those trusts. The reassessments, as confirmed in November 2023, disallow the deduction of the Losses for two reasons. First, the reassessments allege that the trusts were resettled and the resulting successor trusts were not able to access the losses of the predecessor trusts. Second, the reassessments allege that the general anti-avoidance rule of the Income Tax Act (Canada) operates to deny the deduction of the losses. If, after exhausting available appeals, the deduction of Losses continues to be disallowed, either the trusts or their corporate beneficiary will owe cash taxes, late payment interest and potentially penalties. The amount of cash taxes owing, late payment interest and potential penalties are dependent upon the taxpayer(s) ultimately liable (the trusts or their corporate beneficiary) and the amount of unused tax shelter available to the taxpayer(s) to offset the reassessed income, including tax shelter from subsequent years that may be carried back and applied to prior years.

15.    FINANCING AND INTEREST

Three Months Ended March 31
2024 2023 
Interest on Credit Facilities$18,289 $6,216 
Interest on long-term notes34,678 12,094 
Interest on lease obligations313 65 
Cash interest$53,280 $18,375 
Amortization of debt issue costs3,060 524 
Accretion on asset retirement obligations (note 9)
4,927 4,826 
Financing and interest$61,267 $23,725 

16.    FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Three Months Ended March 31
2024 2023 
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain)$38,718 $(213)
Realized foreign exchange loss1,219 150 
Foreign exchange loss (gain)$39,937 $(63)

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17.     FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company's financial assets and liabilities are comprised of cash, trade receivables, trade payables, dividends payable, financial derivatives, Credit Facilities and long-term notes. The fair value of trade receivables and trade payables approximates carrying value due to the short term to maturity. The fair value of the Credit Facilities is equal to the principal amount outstanding as the Credit Facilities bear interest at floating rates and credit spreads that are indicative of market rates. The fair value of the long-term notes is determined based on market prices.

The carrying value and fair value of the Company's financial instruments carried on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position are classified into the following categories:
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Carrying valueFair valueCarrying valueFair valueFair Value Measurement Hierarchy
Financial Assets
Fair value through profit and loss
Financial derivatives$5,434 $5,434 $23,274 $23,274 Level 2
Total$5,434 $5,434 $23,274 $23,274 
Amortized cost
Cash$29,140 $29,140 $55,815 $55,815 
Trade receivables423,119 423,119 339,405 339,405 
Total$452,259 $452,259 $395,220 $395,220 
Financial Liabilities
Fair value through profit and loss
Financial derivatives$(14,510)$(14,510)$— $— Level 2
Total$(14,510)$(14,510)$— $— 
Amortized cost
Trade payables$(626,137)$(626,137)$(477,295)$(477,295)— 
Dividends payable(18,494)(18,494)(18,381)(18,381)— 
Credit Facilities(835,363)(849,926)(848,749)(864,736)— 
Long-term notes(1,602,417)(1,710,974)(1,562,361)(1,653,118)Level 1
Total$(3,082,411)$(3,205,531)$(2,906,786)$(3,013,530)

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Foreign Currency Risk

The carrying amounts of the Company’s U.S. dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities recorded in entities with a Canadian dollar functional currency at the reporting date are as follows:
AssetsLiabilities
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
U.S. dollar denominatedUS$10,376 US$17,923 US$1,270,700 US$1,249,725 











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Commodity Price Risk

Financial Derivative Contracts

As at May 9, 2024 Baytex had the following commodity financial derivative contracts for the period subsequent to March 31, 2024.
Remaining PeriodVolume
Price/Unit (1)
Index
Oil
Basis differentialApr 2024 to Jun 20244,000 bbl/dBaytex pays: WCS differential at Hardisty
Baytex receives: WCS differential at Houston less US$8.10/bbl
WCS
Basis differentialJuly 2024 to Dec 20249,000 bbl/dBaytex pays: WCS differential at Hardisty
Baytex receives: WCS differential at Houston less US$8.34/bbl
WCS
Basis differentialApr 2024 to Dec 20243,000 bbl/dBaytex pays: WCS differential at Hardisty
Baytex receives: WCS differential at Houston less US$8.27/bbl
WCS
Basis differential (2)
July 2024 to Dec 20243,000 bbl/dBaytex pays: WCS differential at Hardisty
Baytex receives: WCS differential at Houston less US$8.25/bbl
WCS
Basis differentialJuly 2024 to Dec 20246,000 bbl/dWTI less US$13.58/bblWCS
Basis differentialApr 2024 to Dec 20242,750 bbl/dWTI less US$2.94/bblMSW
Basis differentialJuly 2024 to Dec 20243,500 bbl/dWTI less US$2.78/bblMSW
Basis differential (2)
Jan 2025 to Dec 20252,000 bbl/dWTI less US$2.75/bblMSW
CollarApr 2024 to Jun 202435,250 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$100.00WTI
CollarJuly 2024 to Dec 202410,000 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$100.00WTI
CollarJuly 2024 to Sep 202410,000 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$100.00WTI
CollarOct 2024 to Dec 20242,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$100.00WTI
CollarJuly 2024 to Dec 20242,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$94.15WTI
CollarJuly 2024 to Dec 20241,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$90.35WTI
CollarJuly 2024 to Dec 20241,000 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$90.00WTI
CollarJuly 2024 to Dec 20242,000 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$85.00WTI
CollarJuly 2024 to Dec 20242,000 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$84.60WTI
CollarJuly 2024 to Dec 20245,000 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$84.15WTI
CollarOct 2024 to Dec 20243,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$87.10WTI
CollarOct 2024 to Dec 20243,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$85.75WTI
CollarJan 2025 to Mar 20255,000 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$88.70WTI
Collar (2)
Jan 2025 to Mar 20252,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$90.20WTI
Collar (2)
Jan 2025 to Mar 20252,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$90.05WTI
Collar (2)
Jan 2025 to Mar 20252,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$90.00WTI
Collar (2)
Jan 2025 to Jun 20252,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$94.25WTI
Collar (2)
Jan 2025 to Jun 20252,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$93.90WTI
Collar (2)
Jan 2025 to Jun 20255,000 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$91.95WTI
Collar (2)
Jan 2025 to Jun 20252,500 bbl/dUS$60.00/US$90.00WTI
Natural Gas
CollarApr 2024 to Dec 20245,000 mmbtu/dUS$3.00/US$4.19NYMEX
CollarApr 2024 to Dec 20248,500 mmbtu/dUS$3.00/US$4.15NYMEX
CollarApr 2024 to Dec 20245,000 mmbtu/dUS$3.00/US$4.10NYMEX
CollarApr 2024 to Dec 20242,500 mmbtu/dUS$3.00/US$4.09NYMEX
CollarApr 2024 to Dec 20242,500 mmbtu/dUS$3.00/US$4.06NYMEX
CollarApr 2024 to Jun 202411,538 mmbtu/dUS$2.33/US$3.00NYMEX
CollarJan 2025 to Dec 20257,000 mmbtu/dUS$3.00/US$4.01NYMEX
Collar (2)
Jan 2025 to Dec 20257,000 mmbtu/dUS$3.00/US$4.32NYMEX
(1)Based on the weighted average price per unit for the period.
(2)Contract entered subsequent to March 31, 2024.
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The following table sets forth the realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded on financial derivatives.
Three Months Ended March 31
2024 2023 
Realized financial derivatives gain$(5,488)$(5,415)
Unrealized financial derivatives loss (gain)32,350 (9,210)
Financial derivatives loss (gain)$26,862 $(14,625)

18.    CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The Company's capital management objective is to maintain a strong balance sheet that provides financial flexibility to execute its development programs, provide returns to shareholders and optimize its portfolio through strategic acquisitions. Baytex strives to actively manage its capital structure in response to changes in economic conditions. At March 31, 2024, the Company's capital structure was comprised of shareholders' capital, long-term notes, trade receivables, prepaids and other assets, trade payables, share-based compensation liability, dividends payable, cash and the Credit Facilities.

In order to manage its capital structure and liquidity, Baytex may from time-to-time issue equity or debt securities, enter into business transactions including the sale of assets or adjust capital spending to manage current and projected debt levels. There is no certainty that any of these additional sources of capital would be available if required.

The capital-intensive nature of Baytex's operations requires the maintenance of adequate sources of liquidity to fund ongoing exploration and development. Baytex's capital resources consist primarily of adjusted funds flow, available Credit Facilities and proceeds received from the divestiture of oil and gas properties. The following capital management measures and ratios are used to monitor current and projected sources of liquidity.

Net Debt

The Company uses net debt to monitor its current financial position and to evaluate existing sources of liquidity. The Company defines net debt to be the sum of our Credit Facilities and long-term notes outstanding adjusted for unamortized debt issuance costs, trade payables, dividends payable, share-based compensation liability, other long-term liabilities, cash, trade receivables and prepaids and other assets. Baytex also uses net debt projections to estimate future liquidity and whether additional sources of capital are required to fund ongoing operations.

The following table reconciles net debt to amounts disclosed in the primary financial statements.
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Credit Facilities$835,363 $848,749 
Unamortized debt issuance costs - Credit Facilities (note 7)14,563 15,987 
Long-term notes1,602,417 1,562,361 
Unamortized debt issuance costs - Long-term notes (note 8)34,738 35,114 
Trade payables626,137 477,295 
Share-based compensation liability18,667 35,732 
Dividends payable18,494 18,381 
Other long-term liabilities19,622 19,147 
Cash(29,140)(55,815)
Trade receivables(423,119)(339,405)
Prepaids and other assets(77,901)(83,259)
Net Debt$2,639,841 $2,534,287 











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Adjusted Funds Flow

Adjusted funds flow is used to monitor operating performance and the Company's ability to generate funds for exploration and development expenditures and settlement of abandonment obligations. Adjusted funds flow is comprised of cash flows from operating activities adjusted for changes in non-cash working capital, asset retirements obligations settled during the applicable period and transaction costs.

Adjusted funds flow is reconciled to amounts disclosed in the primary financial statements in the following table.
Three Months Ended March 31
20242023
Cash flows from operating activities$383,773 $184,938 
Change in non-cash working capital32,023 39,054 
Asset retirement obligations settled6,511 4,126 
Transaction costs1,539 8,871 
Adjusted Funds Flow$423,846 $236,989 
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