Baytex Energy (BTE.TO) Sells Eagle Ford Assets for US$2.305 Billion; Stock Jumps After CIRO Halt — Nov. 12, 2025
Calgary producer exits the U.S., refocuses on higher‑return Canadian oil plays, plans debt repayment and accelerated shareholder returns. Baytex exits the U.S. with a US$2.305B sale Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE; NYSE: BTE) said today it has signed a definitive agreement to sell all of its U.S. Eagle Ford assets to an undisclosed buyer for US$2.305 billion (about C$3.25 billion) in cash. Management framed the deal as a pivot to “a focused, high‑return Canadian energy producer,” emphasizing heavy oil, Viking light oil, and the rapidly scaling Pembina Duvernay. baytexenergy.com Use of proceeds and capital returns. Baytex intends to repay outstanding