Rational AG reported earnings results for the first quarter of 2012. For the period, the company's sales rose 10% to EUR 96.9 million compared to EUR 88.0 million a year ago. EBIT was EUR 22.9 million against EUR 20.3 million a year ago. EBT was EUR 22.9 million against EUR 20.4 million a year ago. EPS was EUR 1.51 against EUR 1.35 a year ago. The company expects 10% growth in sales and profits for fiscal 2012.