Schering Sees Return To Earnings Growth And "Turnaround" Phase On Horizon

Schering should enter the "turnaround" phase of the company's five-point "action agenda" later in 2005, after two or three quarters of solid performance, CEO Hassan says. Exec cautions progress to date is tenuous: Schering's small product base means a shift in market share for the Zetia/Vytorin franchise could have a big impact on bottom line.