Baytex Reports Strong Canadian Reserves Growth, Net Cash Position, and Substantial Share Buyback

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Baytex Energy reported strong year-end 2025 Canadian reserves growth and a significantly strengthened financial position, achieving a net cash balance after divesting U.S. assets and repaying substantial debt. The company also re-initiated its share buyback program, repurchasing $78 million in shares, and provided positive 2026 production guidance.

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• Strong Canadian Reserves Growth

  Proved Developed Producing (PDP) reserves increased 12% to 69 MMboe, Proved (1P) reserves increased 15% to 151 MMboe, and Proved Plus Probable (2P) reserves increased 9% to 282 MMboe, demonstrating robust operational performance and future value creation.

• Achieved Net Cash Position

  Following the strategic divestiture of U.S. assets, Baytex entered 2026 with a net cash position of approximately $857 million, significantly enhancing financial flexibility.

• Substantial Debt Repayment

  The company repaid outstanding credit facilities and redeemed US$759 million of 8.500% Senior Notes due 2030 and US$505 million of 7.375% Senior Notes due 2032, substantially reducing its debt burden.

• Re-initiated Share Buyback Program

  Baytex re-initiated its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) on December 24, 2025, repurchasing 17.1 million common shares for $78 million through January 30, 2026, at an average price of $4.55 per share, while maintaining its annual dividend.

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Baytex Energy's filing highlights a significantly strengthened financial position following the strategic divestiture of its U.S. assets in December 2025. Achieving a net cash position of approximately $857 million after repaying over $1.2 billion in senior notes substantially de-risks the company and provides significant financial flexibility. The strong year-end 2025 Canadian reserves growth, with all categories showing double-digit increases and high production replacement ratios, underscores the long-term sustainability and operational efficiency of its core Canadian assets. Furthermore, the re-initiation of a share buyback program, which has already seen $78 million in repurchases, demonstrates a clear commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The positive 2026 production guidance for Canadian operations reinforces the company's focused growth strategy.