EX-99.1 2 votingresultspressreleasem.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 11.3 NI 51-102 VotingResultsPressReleaseMay162014
Exhibit 99.1


BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.
Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
held on May 15, 2014
Report of Voting Results pursuant to Section 11.3 of
National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations

This report sets forth a brief description of each matter which was voted upon at the Annual and Special Meeting of holders of common shares of Baytex Energy Corp. ("Baytex") held on May 15, 2014 (the "Meeting") and the outcome of the vote. A detailed description of the business of the Meeting is contained in the Information Circular - Proxy Statement of Baytex dated April 2, 2014 (the "Information Circular").
An aggregate of 70,691,461 common shares of Baytex (being 55.92% of the common shares eligible to be voted at the Meeting) were represented at the Meeting.
The vote on each matter was conducted by way of show of hands, except for matters #2 and #4 on which the votes were conducted by ballot. The manner in which the proxies were voted or ballots cast, as applicable, in respect of each matter is set out below.
1.
Ordinary resolution to approve fixing the number of directors of Baytex to be elected at the Meeting at eight.
Votes For
Votes Against
#
%
#
%
70,226,953
99.65
246,754
0.35

2.
Ordinary resolution to approve the selection of the following eight nominees to serve as directors of Baytex for the ensuing year, or until their successors are duly elected or appointed, as described in the Information Circular.
Name of Nominee
Votes For
Votes Withheld
#
%
#
%
James L. Bowzer
68,358,398
96.94
2,158,466
3.06
John A. Brussa
51,934,933
73.65
18,581,931
26.35
Raymond T. Chan
67,755,565
96.08
2,761,299
3.92
Edward Chwyl
70,233,176
99.60
283,688
0.40
Naveen Dargan
70,222,404
99.58
294,460
0.42
R.E.T. (Rusty) Goepel
70,328,299
99.73
188,565
0.27
Gregory K. Melchin
70,342,600
99.75
174,264
0.25
Mary Ellen Peters
70,285,392
99.67
231,472
0.33
Dale O. Shwed
66,834,297
94.78
3,682,567
5.22


Exhibit 99.1

3.
Ordinary resolution to approve the appointment of Deloitte LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of Baytex for the ensuing year and to authorize the directors of Baytex to fix their remuneration.
Votes For
Votes Withheld
#
%
#
%
70,407,832
99.66
241,473
0.34

4.
Advisory resolution to accept the approach to executive compensation as disclosed in the Information Circular.
Votes For
Votes Against
#
%
#
%
57,499,656
81.54
13,017,202
18.46

5.
Approval of a by-law respecting advance notice for the nomination of directors.
Votes For
Votes Against
#
%
#
%
68,694,687
97.47
1,780,018
2.53

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Brian Ector, Vice President, Capital Markets

Toll Free Number: 1-800-524-5521
Email: investor@baytexenergy.com