Baytex Energy (BTE) 6-K Baytex Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results and Continued Strong Clearwater Drilling Results

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November 2022

Commission File Number: 1-32754

BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2800, 520 – 3^rd AVENUE S.W.

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

T2P 0R3

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F   ¨ Form 40-F   x

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Document
99.1	Third Quarter Report 2022

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.
/s/ Rodney D. Gray
Name:	Rodney D. Gray
Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: November 8, 2022