One of the investment sectors in which it's difficult to address the “why” component is the hydrocarbon ecosystem. With the political and ideological winds favoring clean and renewable energy infrastructures, why would anyone consider fossil fuels, even if they were billed as discounted oil stocks?
Acquisition of oil light production allowed Baytex Energy to safely increase Clearwater heavy oil production without risking the company. Management may have an opportunity to achieve a faster Clearwater payback. Management is likely to make the acquired Eagle Ford operation more efficient. This production needs to show a decent profit as well.