BAYTEX ENERGY CORP. current report, Q1 FY2013

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Baytex Energy Corp.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: March 18, 2013
Reporting Period: This filing serves as a conduit to incorporate the company's 2012 Annual Report by reference. It does not contain standalone financial results for a specific quarter or month.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the attached Exhibit 99.1 (2012 Annual Report), which is incorporated by reference but not reproduced in this document text.

Material Changes

No material changes or comparative financial data are disclosed in the body of this Form 6-K. The document functions solely to transmit the previously issued 2012 Annual Report to the SEC.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

This filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. Such information is presumed to be located within the referenced 2012 Annual Report.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the contents of the attached Exhibit 99.1 (2012 Annual Report) for actual financial performance data.
  • Confirm the filing date of March 18, 2013, aligns with the company's disclosure schedule for the 2012 fiscal year.
  • Note that the registrant files annual reports under Form 40-F, not Form 20-F.
  • Identify W. Derek Aylesworth as the Chief Financial Officer who authorized the filing.