** Shares in TGS TGS.OL are up around 8% after the Norwegian oil service group's Q3 EBITDA beat expectations
** "The improvement was driven by a continued focus on costs and positive effects from transfer fees," Kepler Cheuvreux says in a note
** The company said in a statement it will maintain a dividend payout of $0.155 per share in the fourth quarter
** Group also confirms its guidance, with the exception of investments (capex), which are reduced, announcing lower investment needs
** Shares rise to their highest in more than 3 months and are on track for a best day in more than five years
(Reporting by Jesus Calero)
((jesus.calero@thomsonreuters.com))