BAYTEX ENERGY CORP. current report, Q1 FY2012

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K filing by BAYTEX ENERGY CORP. covers the month of March 2012. The registrant is a Canadian entity headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, and files annual reports on Form 40-F. The document serves primarily to notify shareholders of the upcoming 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a procedural notice regarding a shareholder meeting and does not contain financial statements or performance data.

Material Changes

No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this document. The filing is limited to the announcement of the Annual Meeting and the record date.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The document contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The primary content is the attached Exhibit 99.1, which is the Notice of Meeting and Record Date for the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Key Facts for Investors

  • Document Purpose: Notification of the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • Financial Data: No financial metrics are included in this specific filing.
  • Signatory: The report was signed by W. Derek Aylesworth, Chief Financial Officer, on March 13, 2012.
  • Verification Needed: Investors should review the attached Exhibit 99.1 for specific meeting dates, times, and the record date for voting eligibility.