SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of August, 2003 BAYTEX ENERGY LTD. (Translation of registrant's name into English) 2200, 205 - 5TH AVENUE S.W. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA T2P 2V7 (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 ----- ----- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes No X ----- ----- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-__________. 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 LTD. (Registrant) By: /S/ JOHN G. LEACH --------------------------------- Name: John G. Leach Title: Vice President, Finance and Administration Dated: August 8, 2003 FORM 6-K TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Information Circular and Proxy Statement with respect to a Plan of Arrangement July 25, 2003