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BAYTEX ENERGY CORP . BAYTEX REPORTS SHAREHOLDER MEETING RESULTS CALGARY , ALBERTA ( April 29 , 2021 ) - Baytex Energy Corp. ( " Baytex ” ) ( TSX : BTE ) reports that all matters presented for approval at the annual meeting of shareholders held today were approved . A total of 153,884,894 common shares being 27.28 % of Baytex's issued and outstanding shares were represented at the meeting . At the meeting , all of the nominees proposed as directors were duly elected . Results of the vote are set out below . Votes For Name of Nominee # % Mark R. Bly 120,919,891 94.44 Trudy M. Curran 120,315,768 93.96 Don G. Hrap 120,974,248 94.48 Edward D. LaFehr 119,950,156 93.68 Jennifer A. Maki 119,639,765 93.44 Gregory K. Melchin 119,240,336 93.12 David L. Pearce 123,453,497 96.42 Steve D.L. Reynish 121,115,773 94.59 KPMG LLP was appointed as Baytex's auditor until the next annual meeting of shareholders , and the directors were authorized to fix their remuneration . The result of the vote is as follows . Votes For # 150,778,420 % 98.58 In addition , a non - binding advisory resolution with respect to Baytex's approach to executive compensation was approved . The result of the vote is as follows . Votes For # % 114,927,816 89.76