BAYTEX ENERGY CORP. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2026

Apr 7, 2026

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Exhibit 99.4

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

NOTICE AND ACCESS NOTIFICATION

Baytex Energy Corp. (" Baytex ") has chosen to use the notice and access model for delivery of meeting materials to its shareholders. Under Notice and Access provisions, instead of receiving paper copies of Baytex's Notice of Annual Meeting and Management Information Circular (together, the “ Information Circula r ”) shareholders are receiving this Notice and Access Notification with information on how to access the Information Circular electronically.

VOTING MATTERS — 1	Election of Directors	Information Circular p. 11	MEETING DATE & LOCATION — DATE: Monday, May 7, 2026
2	Appointment of Auditors	Information Circular p. 18	TIME: 3:00 PM (Calgary Time)
3	Say on Pay	Information Circular p. 18	WHERE: Online at https://meetings.lumiconnect.com/400-312-232-748

NOTICE-AND-ACCESS

Digital copies of the Information Circular and the form of proxy for the meeting (collectively, the “ Proxy Materials ”) will be posted online, together with a copy of this notification. Shareholders are also receiving a paper copy of the form of proxy or voting instruction form, as applicable, enabling them to vote by proxy in advance of the meeting. This method of delivery is an environmentally responsible, cost-effective way to deliver the Proxy Materials to Baytex’s shareholders.

SHAREHOLDERS ARE REMINDED TO VIEW THE PROXY MATERIALS PRIOR TO VOTING.

ACCESSING MEETING MATERIALS ONLINE

BAYTEX WEBSITE	SEDAR+	SCAN QR CODE
www.baytexenergy.com/investors/agm	www.sedarplus.ca	●

HOW TO VOTE There are several convenient ways to vote your shares described below. You will find attached to this notice a form of proxy or a voting instruction form containing detailed instructions on how to vote your shares: BENEFICIAL SHAREHOLDERS Shares held with a broker, bank, or other intermediary • Online: www.proxyvote.com • Email or Fax: Call or fax to the numbers(s) listed on your voting instruction form. • Mail: Return the voting instruction form in the enclosed postage paid envelope. REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS Shares held in own name and represented by a physical certificate or DRS • Online: https://vote.odysseytrust.com • Email: proxy@odysseytrust.com • Fax: 1-800-517-4553 • Mail: Return the form of proxy in the enclosed postage paid envelope

SHAREHOLDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOTE WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE PROXY VOTING DEADLINE AT 3:00 PM (CALGARY TIME) ON THURSDAY, MAY 5 2026