To the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code, The Company and Participating Employers may, from time to time, make contributions to their respective Trusts in accordance with the applicable Trust Agreement and the Plan. Deferred Compensation payable under the Plan and expenses chargeable to the Participants in accordance with the Plan are intended first to be paid from the applicable Trusts. To the extent the funds in such Trusts are not sufficient (or are not paid by the Trustee), all Deferred Compensation shall be paid by the Company or the applicable Participating Employer.