Core Viewpoint - Baytex Energy has successfully completed the sale of its US Eagle Ford assets for $2.14 billion, which will enhance its financial position and allow for a greater focus on its Canadian energy operations [1][2]. Financial Impact - The proceeds from the sale will be used to pay down outstanding credit facilities and redeem 8.5% Senior Notes due 2030, as well as fund a cash tender offer for $575 million of 7.37% Senior Notes due 2032 [1][2]. Strategic Focus - The sale is part of Baytex's broader strategy to optimize its portfolio, allowing the company to concentrate on high-return Canadian energy projects, particularly in heavy oil and the Pembina Duvernay area [2][3]. Production and Growth - Baytex's Canadian portfolio includes over 2,200 drilling locations, supporting an annual production growth target of 3-5% at $60-65 per barrel WTI [3]. - The company reported production of 65,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) for the first nine months of 2025, marking a 5% increase compared to 2024, excluding non-core asset sales [4]. Pembina Duvernay Development - In the Pembina Duvernay area, Baytex has secured 91,500 net acres and identified approximately 212 drilling locations, with plans to implement a single-rig drilling program targeting 18 to 20 wells annually [5]. - The company aims to achieve production levels of 20,000 to 25,000 boepd in this area by 2029 to 2030 [5]. Recent Acquisitions - In 2023, Baytex Energy signed an agreement to acquire US-based Ranger Oil for approximately $2.5 billion, including debt, further expanding its operational footprint [6].