Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Baytex Energy Corp.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Six months ended June 30, 2012
Filing Date: August 14, 2012
This filing serves as a cover document incorporating by reference the Condensed Interim Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2012.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet and does not contain specific financial data. The following metrics are referenced as being contained in the attached exhibits but are not listed in this document:
- Revenue: Not provided in text (see Exhibit 99.1).
- Profit/Loss: Not provided in text (see Exhibit 99.1).
- Cash Flow: Not provided in text (see Exhibit 99.1).
- Margins: Not provided in text (see Exhibit 99.2).
- Debt and Liquidity: Not provided in text (see Exhibit 99.1).
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Comparative financial data for the six months ended June 30, 2011, is referenced in Exhibit 99.1 but not detailed in this summary document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, and contingencies are contained within the attached Management's Discussion and Analysis (Exhibit 99.2). This cover document does not summarize these qualitative or forward-looking elements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 for actual revenue, net income, and cash flow figures for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
- Compare current period results in Exhibit 99.1 against the six months ended June 30, 2011, to identify material changes.
- Consult Exhibit 99.2 for management's outlook, production guidance, and discussion of market risks.
- Verify the unaudited status of the interim financial statements as noted in the exhibit title.