Where is Baytex Energy located?

Baytex Energy Corp. is an energy company with headquarters based in Calgary, Alberta and offices in Houston, Texas. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development and production of crude oil and natural gas in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and in the Eagle Ford in the United States.

Why did Baytex buy Burmis Energy?

In April 2008 it completed a $181 million takeover of Burmis Energy Inc, a Calgary-based oil and natural gas producer (72% of production was natural gas) that was nine times smaller than Baytex at the time. The deal gave Baytex control of the Seal heavy oil property in Alberta and increased daily production by 3,650 boe.

Where do Baytex shares trade?

Baytex's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BTE. Early on (1993–2000) the company was more focused on developing light oil and natural gas containing properties in North and SE Alberta.

When did Baytex Energy Trust start trading on the NYSE?

In Jan 19, 2006, Baytex Energy Trust announced that the New York Stock Exchange had cleared Baytex to file an Original Listing Application to list its trust units on the NYSE. The company began trading on the NYSE on March 27.

Why did Baytex buy Ranger Oil Corporation?

Ed LaFehr, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the company commented that they are "facing unprecedented challenge due to the significant degradation and volatility in global crude oil prices." On February 20, 2023, Baytex announced that it had agreed to acquire Ranger Oil Corporation.

What is Baytex Energy Corp's ISS governance qualityscore?

Baytex Energy Corp.’s ISS Governance QualityScore as of October 1, 2024 is 4. The pillar scores are Audit: 9; Board: 4; Shareholder Rights: 1; Compensation: 5. Corporate governance scores courtesy of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Scores indicate decile rank relative to index or region.