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)
Reporting Period: January 2013
Date Filed: January 15, 2013
Principal Office: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report serves primarily to disclose a corporate action regarding dividends rather than presenting a full financial statement.

Material Changes

The primary material event disclosed is the confirmation of the monthly dividend payment for January 2013.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

Dividend Announcement: Baytex Energy Corp. confirmed a monthly dividend of $0.22 per share for January 2013.
Other Commentary: The filing text does not contain management commentary on future guidance, operational outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the dividend confirmation.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the ex-dividend date and payment date for the $0.22 per share dividend.
  • Confirm the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the aggregate dividend payout.
  • Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the Form 6-K cover page.
  • Check subsequent filings for the company's quarterly or annual financial results to assess the impact of this dividend on cash flow.